Belgium
Vennbahn Cycleway
Walk or bike along a narrow strip of Belgium sandwiched by German territory.
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Belgium
Walk or bike along a narrow strip of Belgium sandwiched by German territory.
Aachen, Germany
A former customs station on the border of Germany and the Netherlands.
Vaals, Netherlands
A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.
Plombières, Belgium
Abandoned since 1998, this train station has become an oasis for urban explorers.
Glamis, California
This vast and otherworldly landscape is one of the largest dune complexes in North America.
Mecca, California
The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.
Bombay Beach, California
Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
Calipatria, California
A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.
Winterhaven, California
The remnants of an early automobile route across shifting sand dunes can still be found in the deserts of Southern California.
Felicity, California
Semi-recognized center of the world, with many oddities.
San Diego, California
This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.
San Diego, California
It would be a crime to miss it.
Los Angeles, California
America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.
Santa Monica, California
A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.
Santa Clarita, California
According to legend it was a nap taken under this tree that kicked off the California Gold Rush.
San Diego, California
Get fishing gear and craft beer at this restaurant on the pier.
San Diego, California
A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."
San Diego, California
One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
San Diego, California
A mosaic map made of over 100,000 tiles depicts the geological features and sea creatures that live along this San Diego beachside community.
San Diego, California
A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.
Sacramento, California
This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.
Dubuque, Iowa
For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.