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West Berneray Beach

Outer Hebrides, Scotland

West Berneray Beach

Despite what a Thai tourism board might want you to think, this white-sand beach is in fact located on a Scottish island.

Nyamirambo market

Nyamirambo Women’s Center

This center in the Rwandan capital supports women’s livelihoods while educating visitors about traditional cooking, craft making, and more.

The Giant Koala in Dadswells Bridge is both intimidating and beloved.

roadside attractions

What's the Big Deal With Australia's 'Big Things'?

From pineapples to poisonous toads, Aussies love their enormous roadside attractions.

Tiare Tuuhia November 3, 2021

Tarpon can weigh 250 pounds and leap 10 feet in the air while trying to throw off the hook.

The Lasting Allure—and Bruising Challenge—of Courting Florida's Silver King

Tarpon, a powerful game fish, helped make the state a tourism hub more than a century ago.

Lina Zeldovich September 9, 2021

A scene from <em>Gone With the Wind</em>, in rice.

The Epic Landscape Art of Tiny Inakadate, Japan

Each year, entire rice fields grow into masterpieces.

Selena Takigawa Hoy August 27, 2021

An aerial view of a few of the artificial islands that make up the development project known as The World, a short boat ride from the coast of Dubai.

How to Build an Island

All you need is a dream, investors with deep pockets, and concrete. A lot of concrete.

Alastair Bonnett August 17, 2021

The author and the founders of Spazi Indecisi with Pierfrancesco Cenni, owner of the Underground Cinema-Theater in Imola, Italy.

A Tour Through Italy's Massive 'Museum of Abandonment'

The organizers posit that "derelict heritage" can be a path to rejuvenation.

Alessio Perrone July 28, 2021

Henry McNeill's Resting Place

Larne, Northern Ireland

Henry McNeill's Resting Place

The resting place of the man known as “The Father of Irish Tourism.”

A shark flag at Nauset Beach in Orleans, Massachusetts, alerts visitors to the presence of the animals. Shark sightings are an almost daily occurrence on Cape Cod in summer months.

In Cape Cod's 'Sharky' Waters, Humans Learn to Coexist with an Apex Predator

New technology and changing habits may keep beachgoers safe as the local great white population grows.

Sarah Sax July 12, 2021

The endangered Saimaa ringed seal has adapted over time to both fresh water and the presence of humans.

The Uncertain Future of Finland's Rare Freshwater Seals

The animals face threats from climate change, fishing, and a tourism boom, but their biggest advocate remains hopeful.

Michael Hunt June 16, 2021

The Front Gate of Beijing's City Wall, as rendered in ice cream.

Every Landmark in China Now Makes Gorgeous Themed Ice Cream

Temples, towers, and famous figures, all as frozen treats.

Anne Ewbank June 8, 2021

Ducal Palace of Lerma

The former home of a conniving 17th century politician is now a high-end hotel.

The board recording the annual number of tourist arrivals in the Mali region

Tourist Office of Mali-ville

This small building is a living testament to the remoteness and warmth of the town that it represents.

Several years ago, photos like this made the Valley of the Mills internet-famous.

Is This the End of Italy's Iconic Valley of the Mills?

The charm of centuries-old ruins and a unique ecosystem face the perverse incentives of the modern tourist economy.

Vittoria Traverso March 10, 2021

Dracula's Castle, on an amusement pier in Wildwood, New Jersey.

When the Jersey Shore Was the Epicenter for Haunted Attractions

In the 70s and 80s, beachgoers delighted in low-budget frights.

Laura Kiniry March 5, 2021

Scarborough, England

Scarborough Railway Station Bench

Believed to be the longest railway bench in the world.

This room in a love hotel incorporates an underwater scene. Others have themes including the White House, doctor's offices, and railway cars.

Japanese 'Love Hotels' Are Kind of Perfect for Pandemics

They're discreet to the point of secrecy—which also makes them socially distant.

Charlotte England November 12, 2020

1960s-era photos show the structure being swallowed by dunes.

The Art of Digging a Buried Building Out of Maine's Desert Dunes

The Spring House had been hidden for decades.

Jessica Leigh Hester October 8, 2020