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National Gallery, London

The National Gallery in London Photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mauricedb/2742966709/"> Maurice </a>

The hands-down best collection of Western art - especially rich in Renaissance works.

British Museum

British Museum in London Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickharris/6042989146/sizes/o/in/photostream/"> Яick Harris</a>

One of the world's greatest museums, complete with over 700 pieces on display.

Meiji Shrine

Members of a wedding procession at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. Photo by alphacityguides.

Largest Shintō shrine in the heart of Harajuku.

Yoyogi Park

Lantrans in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. Photo by alphacityguides.

Tokyo's most interesting park has a long history as the meeting place of where the East meets the West. 

Grand Central Terminal

Grand central. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/trodel/3598771506/">Trodel</a>

Grand Central Terminal's architecture brings you back to a more glorious time, and will also take you to Westchester.

One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

Tallest skyscraper in New York and home to the 9/11 memorial museum.

Central Park

Running path in Central Park in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

New York's largest public park and a favorite gathering space for locals.

Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum in London. Photo by alphacityguides.

World-renowned life science and natural history museum.

Times Square

Time Square in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

The lights, the crowds the Broadway shows—Times Square is the most famous intersection in America.

Bird Garden & Flower Market

Men at the Bird Garden on Yuen Po Street, Hong Kong. Photo by alphacityguides.

Odd, but totally cool streets in Kowloon where old men gather to swoon over their pet birds.