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Christian Heeb

In New Orleans, historic dwellings such as Creole cottages, double shotgun houses, and townhomes often have outdoor spaces like balconies and porches.

A dervish dancer twirls at the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Different languages contain unique words for human emotions, such as the Arabic term tarab, a state of ecstasy induced by music.

The 13,015-foot Eiger (left) and the 13,474-foot Mönch are two of the most imposing peaks in the Bernese Alps.

Founded the same year as the original Jamestown colony (1607), Santa Fe is both the highest (7,260 feet/2,213 meters) and oldest U.S. state capital. With the snowcapped Sangre de Cristo Mountains as a backdrop, this famously artsy city blends Spanish, Pueblo Indian, and modern American traditions.

Colourful clouds roll over the Cape Spear National History Site in Newfoundland, Canada.

This 20-mile section of the Red River flows through sandstone cliffs and unique wildflowers, as well as a host of historic and archaeological sites. Though the waters are only navigable by canoe or kayak after floods in the spring or fall, the Red River is perennially popular with climbers and hikers.

Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this two mile-stretch of Río de la Mina cascades over boulders to form rapids and pools, including La Mina Falls.

In the Dominican Republic, Playa Rincón offers a secluded oasis of beach bordered by a dense palm forest. At the western end, a pristine river empties into the sea.

The sun shines on Mount Edith Cavell in Alberta's Jasper National Park.