Iceland
Laufskálavarða
Cairns built to bring travelers good luck stretch across the land like miniature stone mountains.
Places I've been
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Iceland
Cairns built to bring travelers good luck stretch across the land like miniature stone mountains.
Nageezi, New Mexico
A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.
Iceland
This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S.
Stonehaven, Scotland
The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.
Queens, New York
Read between the lines of the subway map to find the hidden abandoned Civil War fort.
Rome, Italy
One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.
Rome, Italy
A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.
Rome, Italy
Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.
Rome, Italy
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."
Washington, D.C.
One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.
New York, New York
Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
Barcelona, Spain
The oldest giants in Catalonia are now displayed in a 14th-century Gothic church.
Barcelona, Spain
One of the most photographed buildings in a city known for its Modernista architecture is an abandoned squat.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.
Barcelona, Spain
These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Portland, Oregon
A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.