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  Sailboats in Warnemünde, Germany Its a Pirate Day! Lets sail and talk like a big, burly PIRATE! The holiday (yeah, we're calling it a holiday) was first imagined in 1995 by two US residents from the state of Oregon. September 19 was chosen for the annual observance since one of them had an ex-wife whose birthday fell on that day and they figured they could remember it. A few years later, seeking widespread adoption, they pitched the idea to humour columnist Dave Barry, who wrote, 'Every now and then, some visionary individuals come along with a concept that is so original and so revolutionary that your immediate reaction is: "Those individuals should be on medication"'. From there, it went viral, and these days, September 19 is celebrated internationally, with major brands and media personalities joining in the silliness. We're fans, too. Just picture us typin' this here with an eye patch, peg leg, an' pocket full o' swag doubloons. Arrr!   

Aerial view of Galešnjak Island on the Adriatic coast of Croatia Spreading love is an inspiration! Galešnjak is a small, uninhabited island that reveals itself as a heart-shaped paradise when viewed from above, earning it a romantic reputation and the nickname Love Island. We’ll take it as proof that sometimes all you need is a shift in perspective to find the bright side of things.

Cape Formentor Lighthouse, Mallorca, Spain A long drive along Mediterranean!  Cape Formento stands at the southernmost tip of Mallorca.  For nearly a century, Cape Formento has attracted countless tourists to visit, its magnificent scenery and steep cliffs are breathtaking. It's really exciting to see the magnificent rocky landscape of the entire island at Cape Formento.  Cape Formento also has a wealth of tourist facilities and lighthouses for tourists to visit.  Gaze at the deep Mediterranean Sea, the sigh of admiration for the amazing beauty of Mallorca is spontaneous.  If the weather is clear, you may also see Balearic Island in nearby Menorca.

Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge connecting two cliffs near Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland High and dry. A bridge for the brave A head for heights is definitely required here at one of Northern Ireland’s most eye-catching attractions, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, off the coast of County Antrim. This 20m (66ft) long bridge spans the chasm between the mainland and Carrick-a-Rede Island, which takes its name from the Irish ‘Carraig a’ Ráid’ or ‘rock of the casting’. No-one lives in the restored fisherman’s cottage on the island now but at one time it was the place to go to catch migrating salmon, and it is fishermen who built the first bridge here in 1755. If you think today’s bridge looks daunting, you should’ve seen some of its earlier incarnations. As late as the 1970s there was only one handrail, not to mention large gaps between the slats. As numbers of salmon dipped, commercial fishing came to an end in 2002 and the bridge became a tourist attraction for thos...

The Federseesteg at dawn near Bad Buchau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Morning mood at the lake The Federsee near Bad Buchau is located in the middle of a large moor area, so access to the open water is not easily possible.  Thanks to the Federseesteg, walkers can reach the water with dry feet.  It leads from Bad Buchau's edge over a length of 1.5 kilometers through scattered meadows and reed landscape to the lake shore and ends at a viewing platform in the lake. With an area of ​​1.4 square kilometers, the Federsee is Baden-Württemberg's second largest lake and is protected together with the surrounding moor area.  The variety of plant and bird species is unique.  A visit to the Federsee museum in Bad Buchau is recommended.  Finds of prehistoric pile dwellings and replicas of bog villages can be viewed there.

Sun Traveler sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason in Reykjavik in Iceland Icelandic sunrise.  Ode to the Sun This amazing structure is installed on the north shore of Reykjavik and is oriented towards Mount Esja.  Although it is more reminiscent of a Viking ship or a skeleton of a fish, the sculptor, Jón Gunnar Árnason, created the Sun Traveler (Solfar in Icelandic) with the image of a boat in mind dream and an ode to the Sun.  The artist was inspired by migratory movements from Mongolia to Iceland, a few hundred years ago.  For him this boat "symbolizes the promise of virgin lands and a new life".

"Dawn of Acadia National Park" Maine, USA Off the Atlantic Ocean, Mount Desert Island in Maine, USA, is surrounded by fjord coastlines and boasts rich forests and mountains.  The island became a national park 101 years ago today.  Today, it is a scenic spot visited by as many as 2 million people a year… This Acadia National Park is located in the state of Maine, bordering Canada and the easternmost point of the United States.  Cadillac Mountain, located east of the island, is the first place in the United States to see the morning sun and is also known as a famous spot for sunrise. ( © emptyclouds / Getty Image)

Aerial of Dugi Otok island in Croatia It is also called Croatia's 'Long Island', Dugi Otok is indeed worthy of the nickname: At 27 miles long and three miles wide, it's one of the largest islands in the Adriatic Sea . Part of the serrated group of archipelagos off the Dalmatian coast, Dugi Otok is home to a number of small towns in the east and a scenic nature park, Telašćica , in the south. Our view here captures the contrast between the jade waters of Mir salt lake on the left and the sparkling cobalt blue of the Adriatic Sea on the right. ( © Amazing Aerial/offset)

Cape Disappointment Lighthouse in Ilwaco, Washington, for the formation of the modern US Coast Guard

A Brandt's cormorant hunts for a meal in a school of Pacific mackerel beneath an oil rig off the coast of Los Angeles, California.

Adélie penguins at Possession Island, Antarctica. (© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures)