Beautiful Women Around The World

March 14, 2018

Several years ago, Photographer Mihaela Noroc embarked on a journey around the world and captured hundreds of beautiful faces and published 500 of them in a book called The Atlas of Beauty.

Noroc traveled 37 countries with her camera and backpack with the goal of focusing on young women and other strikingly beautiful women of all types.

We gathered a slideshow with some of the work she published on Instagram focusing on the place where these photos were taken, for the whole project, you can buy her book The Atlas of Beauty [online.](http://theatlasofbeauty.com/book).

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Medellin,Colombia

Medellin,Colombia

Estefania from Medellin, Colombia.

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Reykjavia, Iceland

Reykjavia, Iceland

Mihaela met Thorunn in her hometown, Reykjavik, during a freezing day. But her warm and positive personality made her forget instantly about the coldness. Thorunn is a popular singer and songwriter in Iceland. She was a TV host and a judge for Iceland’s Got Talent.

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Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi, Georgia

A young woman in Tbilisi, Georgia , one of the 37 countries she visited.

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San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California

“Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead.” -Lucille Ball.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Jade is from Cape Town, South Africa, where Mihaela photographed her in March.

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Transylvania, Romania

Transylvania, Romania

Cluj, in the heart of Transylvania, Romania.

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Mancora, Peru

Mancora, Peru

At 21, this young Peruvian from Mancora already has a vast experience as a therapist. Her mother created an alternative therapy and together they dream to open clinics in other countries. For now they founded the first treatment space, in Mancora, Peru.

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Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Mihaela met in Japan this young woman with indian and Egyptian origins. Sayaka was born in Tokyo, she has a Japanese name, but her parents come from different corners of the world.

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Baltic Sea, Finland

Baltic Sea, Finland

This captivating photo of a mysterious blonde was taken on the water in the Baltics.

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Ethiopia

Ethiopia

This young woman is from Ethiopia, where Mihaela traveled in February of 2016.

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New York, USA

New York, USA

Mihaela met this Swiss woman in New York.

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Shiraz, Iran

Shiraz, Iran

Appearing like a living doll, this young woman blends in perfectly with her artful surroundings.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

“Anyone who says he can see through women is missing a lot.” -Groucho Marx

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Youthful and serene with a calm stare.

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Amazon Rainforest

Amazon Rainforest

This Kichwa tribeswoman of the Amazonian jungles of Ecuador donned her wedding dress (from age 15) in this simple, serene capture.

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Harlem, New York

Harlem, New York

Noroc took to the streets of NYC, stumbling upon this brunette, braided beauty in her midst uptown.

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Cali, Colombia

Cali, Colombia

Sensual and seductive bronze brunette.

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Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Understated, soft elegance of a young Turkish Cypriot.

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Havana, Cuba

Havana, Cuba

Cigars aren’t the only things “smoking” in Cuba, proven by the understated sensuality of this gorgeous subject.

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Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal

There’s more to beauty than merely meets the eye, as one can learn from the unspoken mystery of this subject.

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Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania

“Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years and try to look at what I need to do now in order to get there then.” – Diana Ross

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Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal

“I will have mystique.” -Stevie Nicks

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Statement accessories (fur hat and accouterments) amplify this subject’s natural beauty.

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Timisoara, Romania

Timisoara, Romania

“If you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman.” -Margaret Thatcher

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Delhi, India

Delhi, India

“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” -Maya Angelou

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Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania

“You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.” -Erica Jong

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Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” -Coco Chanel

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Valparaiso, Chile

Valparaiso, Chile

“Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

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El Paico, Chile

El Paico, Chile

“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not making decisions.” -Catherine Cook

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Shiraz, Iran

Shiraz, Iran

Subdued, ethereal beauty spotted on the streets of Iran.

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Otavalo, Ecuador

Otavalo, Ecuador

Noroc captured the earthy essence of the cultural dress and style of this local woman in Ecuador.

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Oxford, UK

Oxford, UK

“Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live in?” – Caroline Myss

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Havana, Cuba

Havana, Cuba

With her bold features, she could be on the covers of magazines in most countries of the world.

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Zmir, Turkey

Zmir, Turkey

This beautiful girl was photographed in Zmir, Turkey in May 2016.

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Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania

While her greatest passion is surfing and she dreams to ride the waves of Hawaii someday.

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Zürich Switzerland

Zürich Switzerland

Patricia and Rebecca are sister, separated only by one year.

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Munich, Germany

Munich, Germany

This gorgeous women in folk outfit was spotted at Oktoberfest in Germany.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Emma is a frizzy haired blonde with kind eyes and soft features.

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Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy

Hard working Italian women posing for the camera before returning to her craft.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands

“My grandfather was a doctor; my father is a doctor and I will also be a doctor.”

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Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy

Caterina, professional ballerina, with her mother.

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Thessaloniki, Greece

Thessaloniki, Greece

Young Mediterranean woman with striking eyes in Greece.

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Sardinia, Italy

Sardinia, Italy

Giulia is from a small Sardinian town called Villaurbana. Here she is wearing a traditional costume in her village.

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Paris, France

Paris, France

Freckled art student with African and European roots and loves the diversity of the world.

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Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal

She’s Sona during Holi, Festival of Colours. This huge Hindu celebration is one of the most spectacular in the world.

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Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy

Malika from Italy was born from an Italian mother and a Moroccan father.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Daughters and mother on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Small Village, Guatemala

Small Village, Guatemala

Timid looks from this colorful Guatemalan woman in a beautiful flowery dress.

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Amman, Jordan

Amman, Jordan

Trainer in a self-defense studio for women.

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Naples, Italy

Naples, Italy

Serena is a bronze-skinned artist making traditional good-luck amulets.

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Pokhara, Nepal

Pokhara, Nepal

This striking woman was one of the many people from Pokhara were spending their time around the splendid Phewa lake.

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Harar, Ethiopia

Harar, Ethiopia

Noroc photographed this folk dancer dressed in her performing outfit, having a rest.

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Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

This German young woman travels as much as she can. Her loved ones are spread all over the world and she is still searching for a place where she would love to live. Lisa was coming from a trip when Mihaela met her on the streets of Berlin. She carried a huge backpack with her and many interesting memories.

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Delphi, Greece

Delphi, Greece

Eleni is from Delphi, Greece. On a normal day, while she works in the restaurant of her family or walks on the small alleys of her mountain town, she wears modern clothes. But once per year, she dresses like this. During Easter, she and her beautiful community celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ as their ancestors used to.

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The Tibetan Plateau, China

The Tibetan Plateau, China

This subject beams with playful elegance bolstered by statement accessories.

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Bogota, Colombia

Bogota, Colombia

Showing off one-of-a-kind style is no easy feat while fearlessly balancing on a unicycle.

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Havana, Cuba

Havana, Cuba

This subject valiantly throws caution to the wind while donning a sleeveless dress.

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Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan

Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan

Floral and feminine with captivating blue eyes.

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Colca Valley, Peru

Colca Valley, Peru

This subject proves that great style and honoring one’s culture need not be mutually exclusive.

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Omo Valley, Ethiopia

Omo Valley, Ethiopia

Tribal touches and a hint of fire give fierce impact to this beautiful woman.

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Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

“Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less.” – Susan B. Anthony