Oxford, England
The Alfred Jewel
One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to England's legendary King Alfred the Great.
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Oxford, England
One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to England's legendary King Alfred the Great.
Devon, England
A massive flood devastated this seaside town, causing many to speculate about whether the government had figured out how to influence the weather.
Newton Abbot, England
The legend says that this English rock formation was once a hunter who was turned to stone by annoyed witches.
Havana, Cuba
A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.
Havana, Cuba
A colorful narrow alley in Cuba is full of street art and sculptures made of found objects.
Milan, Italy
A Milanese cafƩ entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.
Jodhpur, India
Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.
Deshnok, India
Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats.
Abhaneri, India
Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.
Jaipur, India
The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.
Tsuruoka, Japan
The self-mummified monks of Japan.
Ishinomaki, Japan
On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.
Hitachinaka, Japan
Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.
Iga, Japan
Be a ninja - or just act like one.
Tokyo, Japan
The demolished ruins of a poorly located Japanese Love Hotel.
Hakone, Japan
This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.
Hakone, Japan
Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.
Hakone, Japan
Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.
Fujinomiya, Japan
Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.
Fujinomiya-shi, Japan
A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.
Tokyo, Japan
If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.
Atami, Japan
Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.
Hayakawa, Japan
The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.
Nagano, Japan
This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.