Singapore
Merlion
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Singapore
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Cairo, Egypt
A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.
Puerto Misahuallí, Ecuador
An exotic jungle hideaway run entirely by indigenous Kichwa women.
Dalat, Vietnam
A Surreal flight of architectural fancy in Vietnam's Central Highlands.
Quepos, Costa Rica
Costa Rican accommodation resembles a crash site, but with a nice balcony.
Wicklow, Ireland
An eccentric garden of sculptures crafted in India decorate an Irish green space dedicated to Alan Turing.
Fala, Scotland
The ruins of a world-renowned medieval hospital.
Vienna, Austria
Apartment complexes built into huge repurposed natural gas tanks.
Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania
Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.
Phonsavan, Laos
Believed to have once stored either human remains or rice wine, thousands of mysterious stone jars lie in ruin.
Kandy, Sri Lanka
A Bohemian "anti-hotel" offers off-kilter stays in Sri Lanka.
Tokyo, Japan
Inside the columbarium, thousands of colorful, high-tech Buddhas guard the ashes of the dead.
Dochula, Bhutan
The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.
Ouarzazate, Morocco
World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.
Cusco, Peru
Reclaimed material from a convent destroyed by cannonfire was used to build parts of this 19th-century cemetery.
Jevnaker, Norway
The grounds and buildings of an old wood pulp mill have been transformed into an innovative art park and museum.
Hyder, Alaska
The easternmost town in Alaska can only be accessed from Canada.
Covington, Kentucky
Northern Kentucky’s very own Notre Dame showcases intricate stained glass and the bones of saints.
Dublin, Ireland
The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.
Tillamook, Oregon
No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Middletown, Connecticut
This statue honoring the most decorated dog of World War I stands in a Connecticut park.
Manly, Australia
The ruins of Brisbane’s own Alcatraz now sit in the middle of a national park.
Seelisberg, Switzerland
This scenic spot is known as the birthplace of Switzerland.