Qurayyat, Oman
Bimmah Sinkhole
A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.
Places I've been
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Qurayyat, Oman
A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.
Eaglehawk Neck, Australia
This extraordinary geological oddity resembles human-made pavement.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
Brun, Pakistan
The rich cultural heritage of the Kalasha people is on display in this state-of-the-art museum.
New York, New York
The world’s oldest and biggest bookstore stocking only mystery, crime fiction, espionage, and thrillers.
New York, New York
Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.
New York, New York
A WWI fighter plane and turn-of-the-century penny candy shop are among the unexpected features of this Financial District building.
New York, New York
The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
A sprawling collection of over 106,000 toys from around the world.
Los Angeles, California
A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.
Bourton-on-the-Water, England
Puzzles within puzzles hide a golden treasure in this hedge maze.
San Rafael, Argentina
This Argentinian hedge maze is an intricate tribute to a famous surrealist author.
Newport Beach, California
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Los Angeles, California
A quirky collection of figurines backdropped by city views is hidden next to a popular restaurant in the Hollywood hills.
Berkeley, California
A playground built by the kids that is a child's wonderland, and a helicopter parent's nightmare.
San Diego, California
The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.
Culver City, California
A pair of disused Los Angeles electrical poles now glow with delicate windows into the past.
Rugby, Tennessee
A failed utopian experiment for British expats in the American South is now a Victorian village frozen in time.
Windsor, Australia
This previously dilapidated alleyway has been transformed into one of Melbourne's finest hidden art locations.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.
Glasgow, Scotland
Vibrant paintings stretch across 600 feet of derelict railway.
Boise, Idaho
The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.
Landers, California
A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.