Aransas Pass, Texas
Seaman's Memorial Tower
A tower that pays homage to local sailors who perished under the waves.
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Aransas Pass, Texas
A tower that pays homage to local sailors who perished under the waves.
Las Heras, Argentina
These egg-shaped buildings constructed by Jesuits house a quaint museum in the Andes.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.
San Jose, California
It took years to decode its mysterious messages.
Quincy, California
A showcase of engineering might that was also symbolic of westward expansion.
Durand, Michigan
This memorial honors the performers who died when two trains collided.
Berlin, Germany
Concerts, art, offices, and a café in what used to be Berlin's first crematorium.
Modhera, India
An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.
Singapore
Rainbow shutters decorate this former police station.
Darlington, England
The world's oldest railway bridge in continuous use.
Cape Town, South Africa
The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.
Luján de Cuyo, Argentina
A cemetery dedicated to the mountaineers who perished climbing Mount Aconcagua.
Gamsutl', Russia
Propped high atop the peak of Mount Gamsutlmeer, this abandoned village is one of the oldest settlements in the region.
Stockholm, Sweden
Small Easter eggs are hidden in the ventilation holes of the city's newest trains.
Oroville, California
California's first suspension bridge.
Boston, Massachusetts
These items are all that remain from the room used by the author during his second tour of the U.S.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
From a T-rex to a teapot, a cast of artificial fossils illustrates New Mexico's history.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The home of famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle is now a library and museum dedicated to his memory.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The final resting place of the liberator of Argentina is guarded around the clock by two soldiers.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This beautiful fountain was sculpted by a female artist who was ahead of her time.
Danbury, Connecticut
A statue commemorating a 16-year old girl's nighttime ride to raise a militia against attacking British troops.
Incline Village, Nevada
A breathtaking 19th-century trail overlooks Lake Tahoe.
Kaabong, Uganda
This park is home to around 500 bird species.