Repost This ArticleSometimes when I’m traveling, I like to pretend that people from my distant past have come into possession of some science-fictiony device that allows them to tap into my optic nerve and see exactly what I see.
Then I imagine — if they used the device right now to peer out of my eyes, what would they see? Would they be able to figure out where I am?
This game is most fun when I’m kicking around a place where the landscape doesn’t match popular perceptions of the region at large. I might even purposefully select a field of view that makes it most difficult for them to determine my location.
The images below depict 14 such places, 14 such views. Bet you can’t guess where they are.
Clues are displayed at the bottom of the caption box for each photo, followed by the answer, so don’t scroll down too fast if you’re actually quizzing yourself. And let us know how you do in the comments. 
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Photo: Thomas Depenbusch und Marina Depenbusch-ZharovaFar from its beaches and islands, the interior of this country gets funky on the edge of the Plain of Thessaly, where this 700-year-old monastery sits atop a rock pinnacle.Answer: Monastery at Meteora, Kalambaka, Greece
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Photo: symmetry_mindOver a distance of about 100 miles, the terrain in this country steps down from the highest mountains in the world to eleveations of just 300 feet. This national park sits at the bottom, where you can take crocodile-spotting boat tours.Answer: Chitwan National Park, NepalIntermission
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Photo: Hamed SaberThis entire island seems to run contrary to popular perceptions of its parent country: huge malls, resort hotels, open beaches, and visa-less entries for foreigners. It's one of the most visited vacation spots in the Middle East.Answer: Kish Island, Iran
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Photo: Peter GeneMountaineering in the tropics? From the photographer: "Four hours into the ascent, the three of us stop to take a breather. I dug my pike into the snow and balanced my camera on it to grab this shot. The slope is absolutely as steep as it looks, one ascends zig-zagging. At this altitude we are above most of the clouds, and the full moon cast more than enough light to climb by."Answer: Cotopaxi, Ecuador
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Photo: Jakob MontrasioJust outside the southernmost city in the country, this is where the national beach volleyball team trains.Answer: Yalong Bay, Hainan, China
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Photo: yeowatzupMassive amounts of state funds have been spent to create the perception of grandeur that is this capital city. A big clue to its location is the utter lack of traffic on its streets.Answer: Pyongyang, North Korea
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Photo: hypertornadoIn the north of this country, the landscape is one of mountains, cliffs, and waterfalls, with the highest peak reaching above 4,000 meters. It's primarily known, however, for the population of babboons that make these slopes their home.Answer: Semien Mountains, Ethiopia
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Photo: Wajahat MahmoodThe southwestern corner of this country contains a variety of terrain, including caves, cliffs, and forest, totally countering its popularized image.Answer: Al Habbala Valley, Saudi Arabia
Picture 13
Photo: rainy cityIn a country primarily known to tourists for its beaches and resorts, places like this can be pretty quiet.Answer: Popocatépetl, Mexico
Hal Amen
Hal Amen is managing editor at Matador. His personal travel blog is WayWorded.
Wonderful website, really informative and engaging.
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I got Brazil, Nepal and Spain! Good for me!
This is really innovative and a new idea, I like this concept and the way it is carried out in so light and cool manner.
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Won’t even lie — when I saw that Lamma Island made the list, I let loose with a high pitched “I’ve been there! I’ve been there!”