Wigtown, Scotland
Martyr's Stake
A scene of a heinous act during a troubled period of Scottish history.
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Wigtown, Scotland
A scene of a heinous act during a troubled period of Scottish history.
Burgh Saint Peter, England
The story behind this uniquely-shaped tower involves ancient empires, local legends, and new words.
Yamanouchi, Japan
This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.
London, England
Order bagels and lox from an iconic Jewish delicatessen with nearly a century of history behind it.
London, England
Feast on Middle Eastern mezze from an Israeli expat duo.
Charlotte, North Carolina
A permanent outdoor art installation made up of more than 100 mushroom-shaped lights.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Crouch down, stretch tall, and be sure to flail your legs to pay homage to the Monty Python classic.
Veiga, Spain
This house covered in small stones was the work of one man over the course of nearly 30 years.
Rochester, Michigan
This museum was once the home of industry titan Matilda Dodge Wilson.
Seattle, Washington
This fog-enshrouded, antique corner store sells individual slices of wedding-fancy layer cakes from a window.
Strathkinness, Scotland
The burial site of a murdered bishop and his alleged killers.
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Internet rumors, often involving Icelandic singer Björk, have abounded regarding this isolated outcrop of rock.
Barnegat Township, New Jersey
One of the oldest surviving bars in the United States, located at the site of the last skirmish of the American Revolution.
Antrim, Northern Ireland
This garden has existed for more than three centuries.
Bruges, Belgium
The oldest cemetery in Belgium.
Todmorden, England
A rare example of a gritstone cross in this region of the United Kingdom.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Denver, Colorado
One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.
Union, Maine
Grapes be damned, this distillery makes wine from apples, blueberries, cranberries, and more.
Prospect, Maine
This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.
Deer Isle, Maine
Sculptures, jams, and the wild west collide at this folksy retreat.
Biddeford, Maine
Maine's oldest diner also happens to win acclaim for its elevated comfort food.
York, Maine
New England's tallest light house stands on an island with a history of cannibalism and death.
Millinocket, Maine
The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.