Istanbul, Turkey
Viking Runes at Hagia Sophia
A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
York, England
Shambles of York
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
New York, New York
Bryant Park Bathroom
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
The Real Winnie the Pooh & Pals
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.
Durham, England
Durham Obelisk
An abandoned tower once used to study the cosmos hides within a thicket of greenery.
Beijing, China
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.
London, England
The Soho Square Hut
The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.
Blackpool, England
Comedy Carpet
A typographic tribute to the many comedic greats who make Great Britain laugh.
Lanehead, England
Killhope
An iconic waterwheel in the Pennine Hills marks the location of one of Britain’s most profitable lead mines.
Moscow, Russia
Moscow Metro Stations
The gorgeous entrances into the city's underbelly look more like grand halls than subway stops.
London, England
Polly at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
The taxidermied remains of a once-great parrot.
New York, New York
Alice in Wonderland Statue
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
Dream House
La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light.
Beijing, China
Great Wall of China Slide
Why walk on this historical site when you can zoom down instead?
Jodhpur, India
Rajaram Meghwal Burial Place
Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Lit & Phil
This gorgeous space is England's largest independent library outside of London.
Manchester, England
The Undamaged Red Post Box
The small bright red pillar survived the 1996 Manchester bombing virtually unscathed.
Washington, D.C.
Freezing Newsmen Plaque
A small token of gratitude from freezing cold journalists who were given a warm haven while covering JFK's inauguration.
Washington, D.C.
Man Controlling Trade
A muscular Art Deco monument represents the struggle between regulators and unbridled markets.
Washington, D.C.
D.C. War Memorial
An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.
Washington, D.C.
Daguerre Monument
Go take a picture with the inventor of the daguerreotype photographic process.
Washington, D.C.
Serenity Statue
This poor little statue is the most vandalized memorial in Washington.
Washington, D.C.
Watergate Steps
Decades before the scandal, this staircase on the river was a literal "water gate."
Washington, D.C.
Cher Ami
A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.
