It wasn't easy - she caught some nasty viruses and dealt with less-than-ideal accommodations - but Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc traveled to 37 countries in less than a year and a half to prove that all women, around the world, are beautiful. Here are some of her images - and they are stunning! What do you think of her "Atlas of Beauty"?
1. El Paico, Chile
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2. Riga, Latvia
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3. Omo Valley, Ethiopia
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4. Plantou Tibetan, China
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5. San Francisco, USA
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6. Romania
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7. Amazonian Rain Forest
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8. Medellin, Colombia
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9. Tbilisi, Georgia
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10. Ecuador
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11. Shiraz, Iran
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12. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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Learn more about the project at theatlasofbeauty.com