Inyo County, California
Teakettle Junction
Travelers leave tea kettles in a remote part of Death Valley as part of a mysterious, decades-old tradition.
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Inyo County, California
Travelers leave tea kettles in a remote part of Death Valley as part of a mysterious, decades-old tradition.
Tokyo, Japan
Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.
Tokyo, Japan
People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.
Agua Blanca, Ecuador
The remains of an ancient settlement in one of the oldest archeological sites in South America.
Píllaro, Ecuador
The devil masks on display at this small museum are part of an annual festival that has been taking place for centuries.
Quito, Ecuador
One of the most historic cemeteries in Quito is an eclectic mix of architectural styles and famous tombs.
Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan’s iconic dish is in peak form here.
Rome, Italy
This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.
Rome, Italy
One of Rome's most picturesque and original bridges was also a popular choice for Grand Tour artists.
Gallicano nel Lazio, Italy
A colossal aqueduct from the second century B.C., deeply hidden in a gorge on the outskirts of Rome.
Rome, Italy
According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.
Rome, Italy
An abandoned 17th-century baroque hunting lodge with a wonderfully strange architectural plan.
Rome, Italy
A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.
Rome, Italy
An Italian ghost town that fought obscurity, until a mysterious illness brought it to its knees.
Sleepy Hollow, New York
This tiny church near Sleepy Hollow contains Henri Matisse's last work, a rose window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall.
Mount Tremper, New York
The world's largest kaleidoscope, designed by a 1960s psychedelic artist.
Mexico City, Mexico
By night, this auto repair shop turns into a taquería serving up some of the city's finest al pastor tacos.
Mexico City, Mexico
A quirky and charming restaurant founded by artists.
Progreso, Mexico
It would take you approximately an hour and a half to walk to the end of Mexico's largest pier.
Mérida, Mexico
These mosaic designs promise a cure for headaches, toothaches, and colds.
Medellín, Colombia
Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.
Medellín, Colombia
Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.
Medellín, Colombia
Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.
Medellín, Colombia
In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.