Ann Arbor, Michigan
West Side Book Shop
For books about travel, whether factual or fictional, the perfect antiquarian does exist.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
For books about travel, whether factual or fictional, the perfect antiquarian does exist.
Hay-on-Wye, Wales
In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Budapest, Hungary
From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.
Medellín, Colombia
Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.
Puerto Río Tranquilo, Chile
Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.
La Jolla, California
A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
San Diego, California
Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Since 1999, this bakery has been turning out the dreamiest tortes in the Slovenian capital.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Buy raw milk from a 24/7 vending machine or pick up tomb candles at this local market.
County Donegal, Ireland
Ireland’s northernmost pub.
Barcelona, Spain
A cemetery in Barcelona's Poblenou district is home to this touching funerary statue, which depicts death in the form of a winged skeleton.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This small museum inside a larger sports complex honors the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the U.S., and his life of achievement and struggle.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.
Lexington, Kentucky
The taxidermied body of a bear that was a casualty of a drug trafficker’s bizarre death.
Asmara, Eritrea
Take a ride back in time with a steam locomotive trip through Eritrea’s mountainous countryside.
Barboursville, West Virginia
This arcade is one of the last places to catch a public performance by the now-defunct ShowBiz Pizza's house band of animatronic animals.
Paris, France
Egyptian Revival movie palace abandoned for decades and restored in 2013.
Tampa, Florida
The childhood home of a Tampa sports legend now houses 135 years of baseball memorabilia.
Laguna Beach, California
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
Ettal, Germany
A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."
Yakushima, Japan
The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'
Yelverton, England
This tangled English forest looks like something right out of a fairytale.