The Berlin Stasi Museum, known locally as the “Research and Memorial Site Normannenstrasse”, tells the story of the infamous secret police of East Germany, an important tool of the dictatorship.

Opened in 1990, the museum is set within the offices of Erich Mielke, the head of Stasi from 1957 to 1989. The office was home to 8,000 employees and some rooms have been preserved in the same condition as they were during the Stasi occupation of the building, giving visitors a good understanding of what life was like for those working there."

This amazing event was unknown to the western world until 1975, when a French ambassador to Korea, Mr. Pierre Randi visited Jindo, witnessed the miracle first-hand and introduce it as "the Korean version of the Moses Miracle" in the French paper. Since then it became growing popularity from all over the world and the locals organized a festival to celebrate the miraculous event in 1978."

Also known as the Rock of Raouché, the Pigeon`s Rock in Beirut, Lebanon is a stellar destination for locals and tourists alike. This photo was taken from the popular seaside walkway called the Corniche. With so many folks on cell phones and roller blades, the Corniche reminded me more of Miami than the Middle East."

Conakry, Guinea's port capital and once a small island town, has spread to the country's mainland and now comprises 1/4 of the population. This bustling metropolis boasts the national stadium, Stade du 28-Septembre, the National Museum, the Palais du Peuple, a thriving botanical garden, numerous open air markets and plenty of nightlife. "

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland, the Gullfoss is a 2-tiered waterfall with a total height of 32m (105ft). Also known as the Golden Falls, the Gullfoss is part of the Hvítá river. Nearby attractions include the Haukadalur geysers and Þingvellir national park. Together, these 3 sites are called the Golden Circle. Because of the popularity of the falls there is hotel accommodation nearby, but most visitors opt to stay in Reykjavík and visit the falls on the Golden Circle day trip."

The temperatures in Quito can plummet for much of the year long so take advantage of the summer respite and plan your trip for July or August. From centuries-old cathedrals to traditional restaurants and local crafts markets, you can really embrace the local cultures with a visit to Ecuador's capital city."

Preah Vihear lies in Sisaket province of Cambodia and directly on the edge of the Thai border. This natural barrier, which encloses the Cambodian plain, was crossed by a number of roads that led to the sacred sites dedicated to the god Shiva of Wat Phu in Laos and Phimai in present day Thailand."

Daphne Sheldrick, as part of the David Sheldrick Conservation Foundation rehabilitates baby elephants and other wildlife here at her home just outside of Nairobi National Park. These babies have lost their mothers to poaching, death, injuries, on getting lost in the wild or other tragedies."

Just like most natural attractions in South America, Marble Cave has a unique element that makes it so impressive and esteemed by tourists. Limestone has been considered a precious material used in constructions for years; these days, people make sculptures and castles out of marble. Having the possibility to witness a natural cave made entirely of granite is absolutely fantastic."

A child in traditional costume takes part in a procession with the image of the Holy Virgin during the Palms and Flowers festival in Panchimalco, 12 km south of San Salvador May 10, 2009. The residents of Pabchimalco celebrate the yearly festival at the beginning of the rainy season to ask for a good harvest."