Tokyo, Japan
Ghost Buddha
The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Tokyo, Japan
The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.
Basingstoke, England
Baked in 1898 and still almost flawless, this floral masterpiece is considered the world's oldest complete wedding cake.
Sydney, Australia
This letter written by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 won't be opened until 2085.
Willow Grove, Nevada
It bustled briefly in the late 1860s, but little is now left at this stage stop on the Hamilton/Pioche Stage and Freight Road
Lettsworth, Louisiana
The childhood home of the legendary blues guitarist and singer.
Obergoms VS, Switzerland
A once-thriving hotel in the Swiss Alps couldn't compete with climate change.
Mount Barry, Australia
The longest fence in the world stretches over 3,000 miles to keep the dingoes out.
Hillsboro, Ohio
How did a massive marine arthropod find its way to landlocked Ohio?
Los Angeles, California
The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.
Hay-on-Wye, Wales
In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Bangkok, Thailand
A shrine honoring a legendary ghost bride lies within this vibrant temple.
Tokyo, Japan
Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
This massive Art Deco-inspired mural was the world's largest augmented reality artwork at the time of its completion.
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
This chestnut box will not be opened until the country music legend's 100th birthday in 2046.
Madrid, New Mexico
Home to New Mexico's longest bar, this watering hole also has a mining museum and a haunted history.
Monrovia, California
This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.
Quincy, Massachusetts
This small shop walked so America could run on Dunkin'.
Kværndrup, Denmark
Generations have refused to move this doll from its dusty resting place to preserve a castle from a watery fate.
Paris, France
Head to this repurposed Renault van for fiery sausages and fries.
Prague, Czechia
This spooky statue sits outside a famous Prague theater.
North Macedonia
After witnessing the rise and fall of three empires, this ancient city was finally destroyed by a series of earthquakes.
Sperlonga, Italy
The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.
Iceland
Eerie ruins of an abandoned medieval fishing village crumble atop an unforgiving stretch of earth.
Toronto, Ontario
This Toronto garden collects stares and tchotchkes in equal measure.