Albuquerque, New Mexico
Musical Highway
If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Owned by Native American women, this brewery is a celebration of indigenous culture in the American Southwest.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."
Austin, Texas
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
Austin, Texas
This convenience store-turned-brewpub serves up inventive Indian cuisine and a wide selection of beers.
Boston, Massachusetts
Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.
Portland, Maine
Explore the dark underground corridors of this graffiti-covered former military fortification.
Boston, Massachusetts
A memorial to Chinese freedom in the city where American freedom was born.
Taipei, Taiwan
Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.
The Colony, Texas
A master plumber has turned his love of art and toilets into a folk museum that's not taking the piss.
Tokyo, Japan
If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.
Kawasaki, Japan
A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.
Tokyo, Japan
The small candy-colored ride is the last rooftop Ferris wheel in Tokyo.
Mitaka, Japan
A colorful, architectural experiment designed to increase a resident's longevity.
Mitaka, Japan
A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.
Tokyo, Japan
An eclectic temple with Chinese architecture, Korean lion-dogs, an Indian god and a legendary 700-year-old tree.
Tokyo, Japan
For hundreds of years, participants in this Japanese festival have been making babies cry to ward off demons.
Tokyo, Japan
After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.
Tokyo, Japan
It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar.
Tokyo, Japan
Guarding the city of Chiyoda is a bizarre insectile creature with a name no one can pronounce.
Tokyo, Japan
Serving you alcohol with a side of insanity. Also, costumes!
Tokyo, Japan
An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.
Tokyo, Japan
The 650 red and white Japanese plum trees of this Tokyo neighborhood blossom each spring.
Tokyo, Japan
A few hidden stones are said to bring fortune and love.