Parikkala, Finland
Veijo Rönkkönen Sculpture Garden
Collection of nearly 500 concrete figures sculpted by the late Veijo Rönkkönen.
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Parikkala, Finland
Collection of nearly 500 concrete figures sculpted by the late Veijo Rönkkönen.
Salla, Finland
Quality time with reindeer in the stunning scenery of their natural Lappish habitat above the Arctic Circle.
Helsinki, Finland
Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.
Saariselkä, Finland
Rent out a glass igloo to watch the Northern Lights like you live in the future.
Rovaniemi, Finland
If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.
Cairo, Egypt
Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.
Lisbon, Portugal
This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.
Larnaca, Cyprus
Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.
Seoul, South Korea
Buy your fish and have it cooked to order in this bustling, eight-floor seafood market.
Budapest, Hungary
A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.
Portsoy, Scotland
These ruins are a hidden gem, complete with fantastic views over the cliff edge.
Marianna, Arkansas
One of the most acclaimed eateries in Arkansas is a two-table diner on the ground floor of a family home.
Butte, Montana
The oldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the United States has been in business since 1911.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.
Naples, Italy
This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.
Boise, Idaho
The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.
Mkawer, Jordan
This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.
Istanbul, Turkey
This eatery re-creates dishes from the Ottoman Empire so you can dine like a sultan.
Sacramento, California
This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.
Tbilisi, Georgia
You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.
Hatch, New Mexico
A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.
Bodiam, England
A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.
Milan, Italy
This poignant art installation raises awareness of violence against women.