Brașov, Romania
Transylvania's "Hollywood" Signs
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Brașov, Romania
Strada Sforii (Rope Street)
This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.
Bran, Romania
Bran Castle
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Sinaia, Romania
Peleș Castle
This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
Snagov Island, Romania
Snagov Monastery
This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).
Sofia, Bulgaria
National Palace of Culture
A vast Communist-era exhibition space in the Bulgarian capital.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Statue of Sveta Sofia
"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Museum of Socialist Art
A collection of art from Bulgaria's time as a communist state.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A striking symbol of the Bulgarian capital.
Raiymbek District, Kazakhstan
Charyn Canyon
Nicknamed Kazakhstan's Grand Canyon, this natural wonder lies east of Almaty near the Chinese border.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Beatles Statue of Almaty
Beatlemania is still going strong... at least in Kazakhstan.
Crestone, Colorado
Crestone End of Life Project
Open-air cremations in Colorado's self-proclaimed spiritual mecca.
Denver, Colorado
Hidden Elves at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.
Leadville, Colorado
Climax, Colorado
At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.
Denver, Colorado
'Unsinkable' Molly Brown House
One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Tuberculosis Huts
Small teepee-like houses built for TB patients have become sheds, studios, and bus stops around Colorado Springs.
Nederland, Colorado
Carousel of Happiness
Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.
Denver, Colorado
Cheesman Park
A downtown park built on top of unclaimed graves.
Golden, Colorado
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Old Gold Camp Road Tunnels
The haunted reputation of these abandoned Colorado train tunnels is probably not helped by the terrifying spiked fence.
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Teahouse
This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.
Denver, Colorado
Blue Mustang
The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.
Denver, Colorado
Buckhorn Exchange
Wall to wall taxidermy at Denver's oldest and most exotic steakhouse.
Estes Park, Colorado
Frozen Dead Guy Days
An annual festival celebrating Colorado's most famous frozen corpse.
