Toxeiras, Spain
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This "grandfather" eucalyptus is one of the tallest trees in Europe.
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Toxeiras, Spain
This "grandfather" eucalyptus is one of the tallest trees in Europe.
Otaru, Japan
A gorgeous, nostalgic café housed in a lofty old warehouse, lit only by petroleum lamps.
Little River, South Carolina
Dine on superb local staples in a converted historic church.
Conway, South Carolina
A famous—but endangered—plant is on view at an unassuming nature preserve a quick drive from Myrtle Beach.
Georgetown, South Carolina
A haunting—but not haunted—chapel remains in the woods.
Waites Island, South Carolina
A wildlife-filled oasis just off the coast of Myrtle Beach.
Conway, South Carolina
Get some farm-to-table history at this living history museum, where you’ll learn what farm life was like a hundred years ago.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The two locations of this landmark ice cream shop scream pure Americana nostalgia.
Georgetown, South Carolina
This former hunting grounds that once attracted U.S. presidents and other luminaries. Now it’s a privately owned research reserve dedicated to environmental sciences.
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Not only is this nature preserve the largest protected freshwater island on the East Coast, but it’s also a stronghold of Gullah living.
Guatuso, Costa Rica
The translucent turquoise hue of these natural swimming pools comes from a high concentration of minerals.
Rosehearty, Scotland
The ruins of a 15th-century tower house.
Malacca, Malaysia
This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.
Gyeongju, South Korea
Visiting this grotto is symbolic of a spiritual journey into Nirvana.
Abbey St Bathans, Scotland
A rare example of a Lowland broch.
Hinesville, Georgia
Constructed in 1892, this Hinesville jail is now an art gallery.
Haridwar, India
The Hindu god Vishnu is said to have walked at this Hindu pilgrimage site.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
An underground world of gorgeous, palatial metro stations designed as a nuclear shelter complex.
Pristina, Kosovo
An unfinished Serbian Orthodox church with 1,389 golden crosses planned to represent the Battle of Kosovo.
Shanghai, China
A temple complex has existed on this site since the third century.
Grainau, Germany
A beautiful gorge filled with streams and waterfalls.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Inspired by a piece of concrete, these three pyramid-shaped buildings have been beloved Indianapolis landmarks for over 50 years.
Bearpark, England
A once-beautiful retreat is now a crumbling ruin.
Kawagoe, Japan
Hundreds of statues of Buddha’s disciples meditating, napping, sneezing, and picking their noses.