Stockholm, Sweden
Ribbinska Huset
It is said that each of the white stones in the red facade of this medieval house represents the head of a murdered Swedish noble.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Stockholm, Sweden
It is said that each of the white stones in the red facade of this medieval house represents the head of a murdered Swedish noble.
Budapest, Hungary
This hidden art nouveau gem was designed by an architect in search of a national style.
Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia's largest creative city is a vibrant bohemian hub located within a former industrial complex.
Tallinn, Estonia
This stoic bronze soldier stands as a symbol of Russian sacrifice or Soviet oppression, or maybe both.
Hanko, Finland
The etchings on this narrow channel between two islands bear witness to maritime travelers who have passed through since the Middle Ages.
Helsinki, Finland
This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.
Zagreb, Croatia
A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.
George Town, Cayman Islands
There is one corporation registered for every three square feet of space in this inconspicuous office building.
Cayman Islands
This tiny, charming synagogue in the Cayman Islands was built by a man as a present for his Jewish wife.
Old Man Bay, Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman is home to a colorful sculpture garden filled with giant concrete animals.
George Town, Cayman Islands
The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.
Gun Bay, Cayman Islands
A massive maritime collision may have led to the myth of a resort island's strange financial status.
West Bay, Cayman Islands
Send a postcard while vacationing with Satan.
Silver Springs, Nevada
The ruins of a military outpost from the 1860s form the centerpiece of a Nevada state park.
Portland, Oregon
At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.
Budapest, Hungary
A triumphant marble and bronze fountain depicting a 15th-century Hungarian king and his hunting party.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.
Boston, Massachusetts
Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S. is quietly growing across from Fenway Park.
Boston, Massachusetts
Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.
Boston, Massachusetts
The massive machine creates cracking displays of indoor lightning.