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educatorclaire

Museum educator, pinball enthusiast, and lover of sea creatures. I've made a career out of teaching children the history of murdering both whales and people.

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Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

atimian

Added by atimian

Duiwelskloof, South Africa

Sunland Baobab

A South African bar inside a hollowed out 6,000-year-old Baobab.

serflac

Added by serflac

King William's Town, South Africa

Huberta the Hippo

Taxidermy of a famous hippo who spent three years walking over a thousand miles across South Africa.

Allison

Added by Allison

Saldanha, South Africa

Donkergat Whaling Station

At one South African whaling station, this industrial extermination led to a feeding frenzy that may have even been a key inspiration for Jaws.

Barkley West, South Africa

Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre

Fascinating collection of Khoisan rock engravings, still situated in their original setting.

Added by Facebook763576664

Johannesburg, South Africa

Top of Africa

One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.

Added by brendonsalzer

Indlovu DC, South Africa

African Bird of Prey Sanctuary

Environmentally crucial raptors like eagles and vultures are kept and protected in this massive sanctuary.

LaurynSmith11

Added by LaurynSmith11

West Rand, South Africa

Sterkfontein Caves

Caves that can't seem to quit producing the remains of prehistoric humans.

Added by karienvanrooyen

Cape Town, South Africa

District Six Museum

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Added by ellenbwright

Bathurst, South Africa

The Big Pineapple

The world's largest pineapple building honors Bathurst's favorite fruit.

Erin Everywhere

Added by Erin Everywhere

Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Cango Caves

Largest cave system in Africa.

orkomedix

Added by orkomedix

Mogale, South Africa

Cradle of Humankind

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

barnumbrownie

Added by barnumbrownie

Johannesburg, South Africa

Ponte Tower

The tallest residential building in Africa is an unsettling Brutalist monolith.

stanestane

Added by stanestane

Cape Town, South Africa

Seal Island

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

Allison

Added by Allison

Ehlanzeni, South Africa

Bourke's Luck Potholes

Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.

johnsongeographic

Added by johnsongeographic

Cape Town, South Africa

Macassar Beach Pavilion

An abandoned water park overtaken by the dunes.

Allison

Added by Allison

Cape Town, South Africa

Bo Kaap

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

lewblank

Added by lewblank

Cape Town, South Africa

Boulders Beach Penguin Sanctuary

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

mlynch

Added by mlynch

Kairouan, Tunisia

Great Mosque of Kairouan

Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

taotaoholmes

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Carthage, Tunisia

Tophet at Carthage

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

Luis Morato

Added by Luis Morato

Sidi Bouhlel

A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.

rogerbcn

Added by rogerbcn

Taza Province, Morocco

Friouato Caves

The true depths of these stunning Moroccan caves are unknown.

Casablanca, Morocco

Hassan II Mosque

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

atimian

Added by atimian

Merzouga, Morocco

Erg Chebbi

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.

dzamonja

Added by dzamonja