Las Vegas, Nevada
'The Mantis'
Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.
Mill, Netherlands
This vast World War II defense line was the site of a fierce battle.
Schokland, Netherlands
The struggle of a small Dutch island against the sea.
Uden, Netherlands
Drive past the giant fruit sculptures and up to the window for a menu of fruity treats.
Almere, Netherlands
Lombardy poplars planted to imitate the size and shape of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims.
Radio Kootwijk, Netherlands
This disused VLF radio station is no longer in service but the surrounding town still bears its name.
Ghent, Belgium
This narrow Ghent alleyway is an officially sanctioned street art tunnel.
Ghent, Belgium
This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.
Singapore
Colorful umbrella-covered trees in Singapore's Little India look straight out of Dr. Seuss.
Heeswijk Dinther, Netherlands
A rare double mill nestled along the banks of the Aa river.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.
Kinderdijk, Netherlands
Birthplace of the "Cat in the Cradle" and a cluster of iconic, original windmills that let the Dutch tame the seas.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Inspired by "The Starry Night" this Dutch bike path turns into a glowing work of art each night.
Pula, Croatia
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.
Singapore
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Antwerp, Belgium
According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Inside this metro station is a section of the city's former medieval fortification.
Copacabana, Bolivia
An ancient Incan convent on Lake Titicaca's Island of the Moon.
Bucharest, Romania
This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
Bucharest, Romania
This memorial to the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989 is often compared to a potato on a skewer.
Bucharest, Romania
One of the most controversial statues in Romania is an emperor with no clothes.
Bucharest, Romania
The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.
Havana, Cuba
Standing in this historic plaza is a statue representing one of Cuba's most iconic literary characters.