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You might say that 2015 has been the year of tearjerking Christmas ads: Both John Lewis and Edeka broke our hearts with reminders to cherish loved ones who might be feeling lonely at this time of year. And now, iFolor, a Swiss photo album company, has released a touching commercial that's pulling on our heartstrings harder than ever.  The sweet ad tells the story of an elderly lady who visits her husband, who has dementia, at a nursing home. She gifts him a photo that sparks the memory of the first time they met at a New Year's Eve party. As he looks over to his wife, reaching for her hand for what seems like the first time in a while, our hearts just melt. The video then shows a series of flashbacks, switching between scenes of the couple dancing in the past and present. If you want to really bawl, just look at the deep expression in their eyes.  While the ad intends to show the value of a photograph, it's als...

Unique Home Stays www.uniquehomestays.com If you're the type that will only hop on an airplane for the truly exceptional, this quaint English cottage rental is absolutely worth the journey. With stellar views, a beautiful garden, and even a resident pony named Twinkle, this house is a country dream. The charming farmhouse doubles as an artists' retreat, and its designer even offers art classes for visitors in her nearby studio. Plus, the Cornwall home is just a short drive or bike-ride away from local attractions including Padstow Harbor, scenic biking trails, quirky cafes, and the beach. But frankly, we're not sure we'd ever want to have a home with cheery blue cabinets, a fully-stocked library and a trompe l'oeil cat (can you spot him?). Take a look inside: Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique Home Stays Unique H...

It's just as magical in real life as it was in the pages of Lucy Maud Montgomery's books. Getty Images Where it all began Lucy Maud Montgomery's home in Cavendish, near the island's northern coast, served as inspiration for her 1908 novel. Getty Images The real-life "Green Gables" Each summer, hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Price Edward Island National Park to tour Montgomery's historic home and walk the Haunted Woods and Balsam Hollow trails. Getty Images Anne's town A recreation of Avonlea Village features chocolate shops and other stores themed after Green Gables . Getty Images Rural scenery In New Haven, on the southern side of the island, opposite Green Gables, a potato field blossoms. Getty Images Springtime on the island A freshly plowed field, ready for crops, borders a country road in Park Corner, near the island's northern coast. Getty Images Natural beauty Fog settles over a potato field next to Clyde River in the early m...

Every year, when National Geographic releases the entries from its annual Traveler Photo Contest, we can barely stop ourselves from from rushing to the airport and booking a flight. From wild horses to autumn views, the photos featured in this year's contest are nothing short of breathtaking. Here are some of our favorites: Anders Andersson /National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest "A bird's view of tulip fields near Voorhout in the Netherlands, photographed with a drone in April 2015." —photographer Anders Andersson Motoki Uemura /National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest "I'm looking forward to seeing 'Sakura light up' at Meguro Gawa River every spring." –photographer Motoki Uemura Felipe Arias Gutiérrez/National Geographic Photo Contest "This photo was taken during an afternoon safari in Amboseli National Park, Kenya. This huge male elephant was roaming around some bushes while we approached. However, he passed by as if he did not...