Tiraspol, Moldova
Transnistria
A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.
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Tiraspol, Moldova
A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.
Zakinthos, Greece
Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.
Júzcar, Spain
This quaint Spanish village agreed to be painted blue as a marketing stunt but found that they preferred it that way.
Oban, Scotland
Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.
Copenhagen, Denmark
This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.
Copenhagen, Denmark
An ultra-modern diversity park in Denmark has turned an entire city block electric pink.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.
Lisbon, Portugal
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.
Lisbon, Portugal
Feast on buckets of garlicky snails.
Lisbon, Portugal
Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.
Lisbon, Portugal
Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.
Lisbon, Portugal
Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.
Lisbon, Portugal
Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.
Lisbon, Portugal
This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.
Lisbon, Portugal
Entire apothecaries are on display at this Lisbon museum, which explores the history of medicine.
Lisbon, Portugal
This museum contains a vast array of puppets and marionettes from all over the world, featuring incredible works by Portuguese creators.
Lisbon, Portugal
Tucked away inside this concrete building is a church and its grand display of brutalist architecture.
Lisbon, Portugal
One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.
Lisbon, Portugal
Catering to broken dolls for almost 200 years, this repair shop is now a charnel house of doll parts.
Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.
Lisbon, Portugal
Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.
Lisbon, Portugal
Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.
Lisbon, Portugal
An early Portuguese serial killer's head is alarmingly well preserved in a jar at the University of Lisbon.
Lisbon, Portugal
Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.