Glenfinnan, Scotland
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
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Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Sintra, Portugal
This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.
Alnwick, England
The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”
Dublin, Ireland
The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.
Paris, France
Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.
London, England
This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Paris, France
A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.
London, England
A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.
London, England
One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.
Syracuse, Italy
Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.
Syracuse, Italy
According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.
Vancouver, British Columbia
This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.
London, England
Several plaster noses are hidden in plain sight around London's Soho neighborhood.
Rocca di Papa, Italy
This ancient trail climbs the mountain where a Latin League cult worshipped Jupiter, its main deity.
Canale Monterano, Italy
The remains of a town so thoroughly destroyed by French forces that the citizens simply left.
Cortenova, Italy
The abandoned "Ghost Mansion" was left to decay in the mountains of Northern Italy.
Alghero, Italy
Stalactites and stalagmites in a beautifully lit cave.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cat art as far as the eye can see.
London, England
Feast on Middle Eastern mezze from an Israeli expat duo.
Lisbon, Portugal
Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.
Athens, Greece
Since 1969, this restaurant has served up dishes typical of Istanbul's Greek diaspora.
Athens, Greece
The Lobotesis family has been baking some of the best savory pies in Athens since 1910.