New York, New York
The Cross at Ground Zero
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
New York, New York
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
Potsdam, Germany
The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.
Berlin, Germany
Metro station with a claim to rock n' roll fame.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's old airport.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.
Glasgow, Scotland
Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.
Berlin, Germany
On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.
Barcelona, Spain
Week-long block party becomes a competition for the best decorated street.
Barcelona, Spain
The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
An abstract and eyecatching clock/fountain is the centerpiece of this little-known German city.
Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
This unique medieval artwork featuring the story of the Antichrist remained lost for decades.
Słubice, Poland
The first, and perhaps only, monument dedicated to Wikipedia.
Inverkeithing, Scotland
A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.
Glasgow, Scotland
The former home of the world-famous Templeton Carpet Factory.
Glasgow, Scotland
The oldest house in Glasgow is now a museum dedicated to the city's medieval history.
Glasgow, Scotland
A serene public space nestled within the remains of Glasgow’s Victorian maternity hospital
Kilsyth, Scotland
Scotland still bears an enormous scar of its Roman past.
Glasgow, Scotland
The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?