Vallehermoso, Spain
The Whistling Island
On La Gomera, "Silbadors" communicate in a 4,000-word language of whistles.
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Vallehermoso, Spain
On La Gomera, "Silbadors" communicate in a 4,000-word language of whistles.
Monte, Portugal
Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."
Funchal, Portugal
A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
A statue commemorating the island's tradition of dancing dwarves in Napoleon hats.
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
The only open-air "Hall of Fame" for science stars in the world.
Corralejo, Spain
Park in the Canary Islands renowned for white dunes that contrast with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.
Tenerife, Spain
According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.
Pontywaun, Wales
An amazing collection of curiosities hidden in a small Welsh village.
Saint Fagans, Wales
Stroll through Welsh history in a village of reconstructed structures.
Tongwynlais, Wales
High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.
Cardiff, Wales
The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.
Bath, England
This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."
Warwickshire, England
A retirement home for soldiers that can trace its history to the Elizabethan era and beyond.
Nottingham, England
This unchanged Victorian park is rumored to have been the inspiration behind Peter Pan's Neverland.
Nottingham, England
The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Famed for its pie, this eatery has a hidden tunnel that allowed Catholics to secretly walk to church during the Reformation.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The mirrored section takes the shape of Hebrew characters when viewed from above.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A unique work of automotive art calls this shopping center home.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.
Santa Margalida, Spain
The largest prehistoric cemetery on the Balearic Islands dates back over 2,500 years.