Tatev, Armenia
Wings of Tatev
The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.
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Tatev, Armenia
The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.
Tatev, Armenia
Centuries before the modern seismograph, Armenian monks measured quakes with this tilting pillar.
Khndzoresk, Armenia
Right up until the 20th century this network of man-made caves was the biggest village in Eastern Armenia.
Shaki, Armenia
After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.
Canoa, Ecuador
If you've ever wondered at which cycle of the moon you’re supposed to spread manure produced by your guinea pigs, this is the place for you.
Rabat, Morocco
Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.
Bangkok, Thailand
A three-table eatery sits inside the home-kitchen of a seafood virtuoso in Bangkok's Chinatown.
Baytown, Texas
Tucked away down this Baytown alley exists a one-of-a-kind art exhibit of technicolor umbrellas.
Penny, British Columbia
Thousand-year-old trees tower within one of the world's only inland temperate rainforests.
Yerevan, Armenia
One man’s collection of photography books has transformed into a charming exhibition space.
Morelia, Mexico
This upscale restaurant specializing in Michoacán cuisine serves sauces tied to important life events.
Yusuhara, Japan
High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.
Kassel, Germany
A modern museum dedicated to the fairytales and dictionary work of the Brothers Grimm.
Gradac, Serbia
This medieval monastery represents an architectural blend of eastern and western European culture.
Unity, Maine
After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.
Gwalior, India
A pair of nearly 1,000-year-old temples profusely covered in meticulous stone carvings.
Ikateq, Greenland
A surprisingly beautiful abandoned World War II military base in East Greenland.
Elizabeth Bay, Namibia
The ruins of this mining boom town stand like skeletal reminders of the settlement's dark history.
Egerszalók, Hungary
The massive white mound and accompanying water terraces are a striking geological oddity.
Sárospatak, Hungary
An industrial site turned into Hungary's most cherished natural wonder.
Oroszlány, Hungary
This Hungarian stilt village is built in a lake that never freezes over due to the power plant that that uses it as a cooling pond.
Budapest, Hungary
Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.
Budapest, Hungary
This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.
Budapest, Hungary
This Budapest bar allows drinkers to leave their mark on the walls, floor, and even ceiling.