Almaty, Kazakhstan
Big Almaty Lake
A brilliant turquoise lake in the mountains.
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Almaty, Kazakhstan
A brilliant turquoise lake in the mountains.
Miami, Florida
Neglected resting place of some of the city's early luminaries—and a woman encased in concrete.
Dunedin, New Zealand
Three rooms of bones, curios, and one artist's collection of natural artifacts create this intriguing museum.
Almuñécar, Spain
The extensive relics of an ancient Roman and Phoenician fish processing plant hide in a town park.
Gainsborough, England
Once the largest factory complex in all of Europe, this converted shopping center celebrates its industrial past in a big way.
Mbarara, Uganda
One of the most detailed and historically accurate collections of Ugandan artifacts depicting Bahima tribal history, culture, and daily life.
Guyana
A brick arch is all that remains of this Dutch fort, once a focal point for colonial power struggles in Guyana.
Mialet, France
This army of concretions is an unexplained geological phenomenon unlike anything else in the world.
gołdapski, Poland
The two abandoned overpasses are among the largest bridges in Poland.
Acharnes, Greece
This beehive tomb built for royalty sat hidden for over 3,000 years.
Madrid, Spain
An iconic photograph from the Spanish Civil War saved this shrapnel-scarred historic house from destruction.
Madrid, Spain
This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.
West Stockwith, England
In the right conditions a wall of water up to five feet tall flows upstream against the current on the River Trent.
Montmartre, Saskatchewan
The "Paris of the Prairies" wouldn't be complete without a replica of the iconic landmark.
Tangub City, Philippines
An annual festival full of illuminated replicas of iconic landmarks from around the world.
Grandfontaine, France
A sandstone block marks the alleged spot where the legendary writer was conceived.
Campbell, Ohio
There is beauty and history in the ruins of this former company town.
Swinton, England
The remains of a historic kiln once used to produce the famous Rockingham porcelain.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Artifacts and exhibits tell the story of a small town that has punched above its weight and influenced history.
Bogotá, Colombia
Erected in 1803, it is the first astronomical observatory that was built in the Americas.
Bakhchisaray, Ukraine
One of the cave cities of Crimea, built by the Goths in the sixth century.
Balaghat, India
This reserve is the only place in the world where you can see the Barasingha swamp deer in the wild.
Stokke, Norway
Art becomes an enchanting part of the environment at this wooded sculpture park.
Mandu, India
This magical and eccentric stepwell is a hidden treasure within the ancient fort city of Mandu.