Pioneertown, California
Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace
A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.
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Pioneertown, California
A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.
Pioneertown, California
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.
Thousand Palms, California
Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.
Palm Springs, California
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
Palm Springs, California
At the western edge of Palm Springs, a rugged desert canyon trail leads to a waterfall at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Palm Springs, California
Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Brussels, Belgium
This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.
Brussels, Belgium
Belgium's national heroine turned spy sacrificed her life to combat German occupation.
Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Bologna, Italy
Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.
Figueres, Spain
Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.
Barcelona, Spain
This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Porto, Portugal
Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Porto, Portugal
A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.
Porto, Portugal
This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.
Kaunas, Lithuania
An open-air art gallery that aims to share the stories of the people who live around it.
Kaunas, Lithuania
The oldest funicular in Lithuania has been climbing this steep hill since 1931.
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
This limestone cave offers an incredible view of the Río Grande de Arecibo valley.
Isabela, Puerto Rico
La Cara del Indio honors the Taíno chief who fought bravely against the Spanish invasion of Puerto Rico.