Bishop, California
Erick Schat's Bakkerÿ
A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.
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Bishop, California
A charming desert roadside bakery that produces 10 times more bread daily than it has residents in its town.
Mono County, California
Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.
Mono County, California
This naturally heated mountainous creek has created a group of neon blue pools of potentially deadly boiling water.
Los Angeles, California
A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.
Pasadena, California
Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.
Los Angeles, California
This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.
Queens, New York
Shop while you wait for a table in this tiny Indonesian eatery within a mini-mart.
New York, New York
Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.
New York, New York
A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.
Reykholt, Iceland
Inside this Icelandic greenhouse, geothermal energy keeps tomatoes warm and growing.
Skogar, Iceland
The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.
Iceland
If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.
Hveragerði, Iceland
Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.
Iceland
This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
Iceland
Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.
Iceland
This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.
Iceland
The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.
San Francisco, California
In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.
Queens, New York
An easy to overlook storefront hides some of the most authentic and regionally diverse Chinese food in New York.
Queens, New York
An everyday Jackson Heights bodega conceals a Mexican seafood paradise.
Queens, New York
A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.
Queens, New York
This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.
New York, New York
This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.