Tonga
Republic of Minerva
A failed utopia, shut down by a more legitimate nation.
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Tonga
A failed utopia, shut down by a more legitimate nation.
Dunedin, New Zealand
Three rooms of bones, curios, and one artist's collection of natural artifacts create this intriguing museum.
Dunedin, New Zealand
Free candle-lit art gallery, accompanied by a live piano score.
Lake Tarawera, New Zealand
A Maori village obliterated by an 1886 volcanic eruption.
Christchurch, New Zealand
After the devastating 2011 earthquake, historic Christchurch begins to recover, starting with the pop-up Re:START mall.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Enjoy coffee and cake while viewing antique medical equipment at this unique cafe.
Cape Palliser, New Zealand
These phallic stone spires once served as Tolkien's Paths of the Dead.
Eyam, England
Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.
Long Beach, California
The creator of the carousel's bingo-pinball hybrid survives in California's oldest gaming establishment.
Long Beach, California
The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.
Los Angeles, California
This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.
Douglas, Isle of Man
This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.
Lecarrow, Ireland
Wander among the abandoned ruins of this once-powerful medieval town.
Kinver, England
The last occupied troglodyte dwellings in England weren't abandoned until the 1960s.
Troutdale, Oregon
This old-fashioned roadhouse's quirky neon sign is as famous as its enormous dumplings.
Colares, Portugal
The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.
Helsinki, Finland
No matter how many times this community-run sauna gets destroyed, it always rises from the ashes.
Oregon
Unknown to many, this sparkling turquoise lake hides amid Oregon's snowcapped mountains.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.
Bowness-on-Windermere, England
This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.
Sasbachwalden, Germany
You haven’t properly toured a winery until you’ve slept in an actual wine barrel.
Hodovytsya, Ukraine
The ruins of an abandoned church loom within a picturesque Ukranian village.
Lake and Peninsula, Alaska
The simple log cabin of a famed loner and naturalist stands preserved as a symbol of the ultimate DIY lifestyle.
Palmanova, Italy
A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.