Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Burj Al Arab
A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Matamata, New Zealand
Hobbiton
This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.
New York, New York
Survivor Tree
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
New York, New York
Statue of Liberty's Original Torch
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
New York, New York
Strawberry Fields Memorial
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
Washington, D.C.
D.C. War Memorial
An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.
Washington, D.C.
NASA Full Scale Wind Tunnel Propeller
While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.
Washington, D.C.
Washington Monument Marble Stripe
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Washington, D.C.
The K-9 of the Korean War Veterans Memorial
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
Washington, D.C.
Starship Enterprise NCC-1701
The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Batchelor, Australia
Karlstein Castle Replica
This mini version of the famous Bohemian castle was lovingly built by a Czech immigrant and mineworker.
Derwent Bridge, Australia
The Wall In The Wilderness
Carved panels tell the complete history of the harsh Central Highlands region.
Cervantes, Australia
Lake Thetis
One of the few places in the world home to living stromatolites.
Perth, Australia
The Perth Mint
This Western Australian mint was established during the height of the Australian gold rush.
Swansea, Australia
Spiky Bridge
This historic Australian bridge was built by convicts with giant stone spikes to prevent cattle from falling off the sides.
Melbourne, Australia
Marionette Fob Watch
Every hour a secret compartment drops from this giant pocket watch, revealing a lovely surprise.
Derby, Australia
Derby Boab 'Prison Tree'
Critics argue this boab tree has been mislabeled for the sake of dark tourism, undermining its spiritual significance.
Melbourne, Australia
Captain Cook's Cottage
The 18th-century home was disassembled into 253 cases and brought all the way from the other side of the world.
Melbourne, Australia
AC/DC Lane
A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.
Yallabatharra, Australia
Principality of Hutt River
A micronation of epic proportions.
Melbourne, Australia
Ned Kelly's Armour
The bullet-banged DIY suit of armour belonging to Australia’s most famous outlaw.
Yallabatharra, Australia
Hutt Lagoon
A massive concentration of algae is responsible for this lake's pink hue.
Melbourne, Australia
Fairies Tree
A whimsical menagerie of creatures carved into a 300-year-old tree trunk.
Melbourne, Australia
Princess Theatre
One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.
