New York, New York
Times Square Station Fake Tiles
Fake subway tiles were installed to cover a design that resembled the Confederate flag—it's unclear if the resemblance was intentional.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
New York, New York
14th Street-Union Square Moving Platforms
The only subway station in the city that still makes use of gap fillers.
New York, New York
Bryant Park Escape Hatch
A commemorative plaque hides a door that leads down to the New York Public Library's underground book bunker.
New York, New York
Gay Street
An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.
New York, New York
Caffe Reggio
Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.
Middletown, Connecticut
Wangunk Statue
In a Connecticut park, a statue pays tribute to the Indigenous people of this land.
Milford, Connecticut
Silver Sands State Park
This park is home to a massive bird sanctuary. And maybe buried treasure!
Hartford, Connecticut
Charter Oak Frame
A portrait of the Charter Oak hangs in a frame made from the Charter Oak.
Meriden, Connecticut
Traffic Control Tower
A human attendant once directed car traffic from this structure before automated stoplights.
New Haven, Connecticut
Pirelli Building
After decades of neglect, a brutalist icon is getting new life as an eco-friendly hotel.
Hamden, Connecticut
Sleeping Giant Observation Tower
Amazing views of Long Island Sound can be seen from this mountaintop tower.
Cheshire, Connecticut
Paul Bunyan Muffler Man
A 26-foot-tall fiberglass American legend stands proudly here.
Portugalete, Spain
Vizcaya Bridge
Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.
Bilbao, Spain
Jeff Koons' Puppy
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Lisbon, Portugal
A Ginjinha
Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.
Lisbon, Portugal
Casa dos Bicos
This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.
Lisbon, Portugal
Pastéis de Belém
Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.
Lisbon, Portugal
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.
Porto, Portugal
Sao Bento Station
Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Sintra, Portugal
Castelo dos Mouros (Castle of the Moors)
An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.
Porto, Portugal
McDonald's Imperial
This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.
Lisbon, Portugal
Jerónimos Monastery
Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.
Lisbon, Portugal
Rhinoceros of Belém Tower
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Lisbon, Portugal
Santa Justa Lift
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
