Washington, D.C.
Zero Milestone
A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Washington, D.C.
A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.
Tijuana, Mexico
Giant nude woman of Tijuana is also the artist's home.
Midland, Texas
The petroleum industry brings you the joys of hydrocarbons and largest collection of antique oil rigs in the world.
Carlsbad, New Mexico
The second-largest cave chamber in the world was discovered in 1898 by a 16-year-old and a friend known as "Pothead."
Valentine, Texas
A Prada store in the West Texas desert that is never open for business.
Marfa, Texas
Minimalist modern art on a repurposed military base in rural Texas.
Alameda, California
One of the best absinthe distilleries in the United States.
Ramot, Israel
A geometric jumble of homes.
Ashkelon, Israel
These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.
Jerusalem, Israel
This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.
Ein Gedi, Israel
As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
San Diego, California
Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.
Monterey, California
This remarkably simple jail went over a century without an escape.
Monterey, California
An old whaling station now serves to give the public a look at the commercial whaling industry, no longer a part of Monterey's economy.
Pacific Grove, California
Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.
Monterey, California
The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.
Chicago, Illinois
A giant bronze coil of feces is both a tribute to doggie defecation and a reminder to pick it up.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.
Fredericksburg, Texas
Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.
San Antonio, Texas
A mother's mourning for her lost son is remembered in this small park embedded with his memory.
Reno, Nevada
This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.
The highest point in Montana is as rugged and singular as the state itself.