Hynish, Scotland
Lighthouse-Keepers’ Houses at Hynish
A pair of trousers or a dress was hoisted up the shore station’s flagstaff to announce the birth of a baby to the lighthouse keeper working offshore.
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Hynish, Scotland
A pair of trousers or a dress was hoisted up the shore station’s flagstaff to announce the birth of a baby to the lighthouse keeper working offshore.
Allauch, France
Sleep in a climate-controlled plastic bubble for the night.
Malmö, Sweden
At this bohemian accommodation, guests who dream of joining the circus can spend the night in themed wagons.
Gili Meno, Indonesia
A crazy maze of a hostel, where every trap door and secret entrance brings you to a new wacky, wonderful room.
Atlanta, Georgia
Suspended above the ground in a thicket of towering Georgia trees is a modern architectural wonder.
Palasi, Estonia
Two well-hidden huts let animal lovers spend the night among the bears, wolves, and other predators of the forest.
Saariselkä, Finland
Rent out a glass igloo to watch the Northern Lights like you live in the future.
Bergen, Norway
Stay overnight in the world's most sleekly designed rabbit hole, free of charge.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Once a vital asset for Southeast Alaska’s timber industry and the backdrop for the gritty 1954 film noir classic Cry Vengeance, the Connell Lake dam now stands as a tragic yet scenic barrier blocking vital fish passage.
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
The ex-church that inspired “Alice’s Restaurant” is now a vibrant community center and folk music venue.
Captiva, Florida
Known as the most resilient water tower in the region.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.
Mito, Japan
This beautiful defunct water tower adds a European flair to a traditional Japanese neighborhood.
Glasgow, Scotland
Water-themed sculptures guard this unusually square structure.
Sunnyvale, California
A giant can of fruit cocktail is all that remains of what was once the world's largest cannery.
Kyoto, Japan
The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.
Gubbio, Italy
Old-style open-air cages bringing you from Gubbio’s city center to the San'Ubaldo Basilica.
Pulsnitz, Germany
An aromatic exploration of the rich history and flavors of this German town's famous gingerbread.
Berkeley, California
The only museum of sake in the United States is nestled in an unlikely California college town.
Lüneburg, Germany
This German museum devoted to the simple wonders of salt is actually built over an old saltworks.
Schrobenhausen, Germany
Behold, a collection dedicated to Germany's favorite vegetable.
Böblingen, Germany
Sausages, schnitzel, and weiners.
Cork, Ireland
This Irish museum in a historic 19th century market pays tribute to the glory of butter.
Waco, Texas
Housed in a century-old building, this museum's dedicated not just to soft drinks, but to the free enterprise system.