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Zhengzhou, China

Shaolin Monastery

The real Buddhist temple where the fictional Kwai Chang Kaine (David Carradine) trained in TV's 'Kung Fu' series.
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West Virginia

Greenbrier Ghost of Sam Black Church

Here lies Zona, whose ghostly testimony led to her husband’s murder conviction.
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Salima, Malawi

Nankoma Island

The ideal location for an immersive ecological experience.
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Alderson, West Virginia

Alderson’s Store

You can still shop in one of West Virginia’s oldest stores.
Sponsored By West Virginia Department of Tourism
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Fayetteville, West Virginia

Cathedral Café

Soak in the sacred vibes at this beloved food and coffee hangout inside a former church.
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Lansing, West Virginia

Bridge Walk

In West Virginia, you can walk across the longest single-arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere.
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Parkersburg, West Virginia

The (Haunted) Blennerhassett Hotel

The oldest hotel in West Virginia is reportedly frequented by ghosts.
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Glen Arbor, Michigan

Cannery Boat Museum

Swing by this brightly painted former cannery on the water for a crash-course in local boating history.
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Campeche, Mexico

The Bastion of San Carlos

This historic, pentagon-shaped fort houses the City Museum.
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Pembrokeshire, Wales

Dyffryn Arms

A historic pub in the front room of a Victorian-era house.
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Dallas, Texas

Half Price Books Flagship Store

A Texas-sized secondhand bookstore features 54,000 square feet of books, music, and media.
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Tsurui, Japan

Otowa Bridge

A peaceful place to spot the rare and iconic red-crowned crane.
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Dublin, Ireland

The Great South Wall

The Dublin sea wall draws walkers, photographers, and fishing enthusiasts.
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Benzonia, Michigan

Gwen Frostic Prints

Check out the Heidelberg printing presses in the workshop of an artist known for documenting the natural world on greeting cards.
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Redcar, England

Redcar Sound Mirror

A World War I relic found in the middle of a modern residential area.
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Tharandt, Germany

Tharandt Castle Ruin

Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.
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Onekama, Michigan

The Glenwood

Savor Great Lakes produce, fish, and spirits at this local favorite in a century-old warehouse.
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Menawali, India

Nana Phadnavis Wada

A riverside mansion built in the 1770s still stands near the town of Wai.
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