Truro, England
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Grab a cuppa at England's first and only domestic tea plantation.
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Truro, England
Grab a cuppa at England's first and only domestic tea plantation.
Carbis Bay, England
A quirky mausoleum celebrated once every five years with young dancing girls, widows, a tax man, and more.
Totnes, England
Once a year a small English town gets together to chase oranges down a steep hill in honor of a legendary accident.
Totnes, England
One could not be blamed for literally walking all over this supposed landmark.
Devon, England
An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.
Camelford, England
A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
A historical hangover from the time of public humiliation as a state punishment
Birmingham, England
The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.
Solihull, England
This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.
Hatton, England
Known as the "Stairway to Heaven," this historic canal dates back to the 1700s.
Leicester, England
More than 500 years after his death, a medieval ruler's remains were found buried under a parking lot.
Schiphol, Netherlands
This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.
Schiphol, Netherlands
It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.
Lagoa, Portugal
Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.
Orlando, Florida
An unassuming corner inside downtown Orlando's library offers a whole new world of the park and its history.
Orlando, Florida
The only runway directly into the magic kingdom has been closed since 1972, but it still sings to you if you drive fast enough.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.
Orlando, Florida
Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.
Orlando, Florida
A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.
Cape Canaveral, Florida
This abandoned NASA launch site is now a memorial to a trio of astronauts who were killed there.
Cocoa Beach, Florida
A tribute to a hometown hero and surfing legend.
Leeds, England
The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.
Leeds, England
One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.
Kingswear, England
Successful single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world in a sailing boat was a wish said to be granted at the well.