August in Portland, Oregon: On a clear day, Mount Hood provides a stunning backdrop. Click through the gallery to see more photos of Portland and four other places to go in August:
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August in Portland, Oregon: Flowers and a fountain -- now that's soothing. Find this one at the International Rose Test Garden.
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August in Portland, Oregon: Swedish musician Daniel Norgren performs at the annual Pickathon festival in Happy Valley, Oregon, in 2018.
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August in Belize: Belize has a just reputation as a place to snorkel and scuba dive. And the Blue Hole is a definite highlight of the Central American country's diving scene.
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August in Belize: You'll find a rich array of wildlife on land, too. Birdwatching is big in Belize, with beauties such as this red-throated ant tanager, it's no wonder.
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August in Belize: Caye Caulker island is surrounded by beautiful turquoise Caribbean waters.
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August in Dubai, UAE: The Burj Khalifa in the center of Dubai is tallest building in the world (still claiming that title in 2019 at least).
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August in Dubai, UAE: For some travelers, Dubai = shopping. And the huge Dubai Mall is an excellent place to give that credit card a thorough workout.
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August in Dubai, UAE: Dubai is in such a building boom that it's building islands -- this is the artificial Jumeirah Palm island, filled with hotels, shops and more.
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August in Medellín, Colombia: Get a stunning sunset view of this South American jewel from a cable car on the Metrocable.
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August in Medellín, Colombia: Arvi Park, just outside Medellin, is a popular destination on the weekends.
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August in Medellín, Colombia: Take in some fantastic buildings and people-watching in downtown Medellín.
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August in Berlin, Germany: The capital city is fine from the ground, but to take in its whole scope, view it from the famous TV tower at Alexanderplatz.
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August in Berlin, Germany: The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is gut-wrenching but vital reminder of a dark chapter in humanity's history.
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August in Berlin, Germany: HistoricalBrandenburg Gate might be even more impressive as night approaches.