Mexico City, Mexico
'Huellas de la Octava' ('Footprints of the Eighth')
A series of mosaics in Mexico City's Historic Center celebrate the Basque Country's "eighth province"—its diaspora.
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Mexico City, Mexico
A series of mosaics in Mexico City's Historic Center celebrate the Basque Country's "eighth province"—its diaspora.
Odense, Denmark
After funding was cut for a memorial to the Danish author, the sculptor had his statue ceremonially lowered into the city harbor.
Tokyo, Japan
When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.
Kortezubi, Spain
An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.
Guanajuato, Mexico
A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.
Guanajuato, Mexico
The world's largest collection of Don Quixote-inspired art.
Hadiyah, Saudi Arabia
Once a major stop on the Hejaz Railway, this desert station (complete with steam locomotive) has been abandoned for decades.
Skanör med Falsterbo, Sweden
An art installation composed of items left behind by beachgoers.
Budapest, Hungary
From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.
Wells, Nevada
An attractive alpine lake at 8,400 feet that is accessible via a paved road.
Duncan, British Columbia
A former elementary school houses one man's extensive collection of art, artifacts, and taxidermy.
Chillicothe, Ohio
The mounds at this site were reconstructed with the help of archaeologists and historians.
Portland, Oregon
At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.
Gagnef, Sweden
This unique bridge is one of the last of its kind in Sweden.
Tamniah, Saudi Arabia
A network of tunnels runs underneath the buildings of this ancient village.
San Antonio, Texas
On the outskirts of San Antonio, a small bridge is said to be the home of a mysterious local legend known as the "Donkey Lady."
Fort Payne, Alabama
This papier-mâché diorama celebrates an unusual landmark: the brightly-colored runoff from a local sock factory.
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.
Manatí, Puerto Rico
Enjoy the waters of this half-moon-shaped natural pool surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Manatí, Puerto Rico
The short hike is worth the stunning views and crystal blue waters of a secluded beach.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Everyone from Alan Ginsberg to The Rolling Stones has stopped by this classic dive bar.
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
This beach pool offers a spectacle of crashing waves, blue hues, and a historical lighthouse.
Lajas, Puerto Rico
This beachside town is home to a diverse nature reserve, multiple cays, and one of the three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico.
Utuado, Puerto Rico
Drift through underground caves on a tube.