Musselburgh, Scotland
‘Memory and Reflection’
A shiny sculpture celebrating the mighty mollusk.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Edinburgh, Scotland
'A Drama in Time'
Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Arthur's Seat
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scotsman Steps
The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Museum of Childhood
The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Bakehouse Close
This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Greyfriars Bobby
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Miss Jean Brodie Steps
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Writers' Museum
This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
William Wallace and Robert the Bruce Statues
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remains of Dolly the Sheep
The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Rooftop Terrace at the National Museum of Scotland
There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.
New York, New York
Macy's Wooden Escalators
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
Strawberry Fields Memorial
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
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.
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
Grand Central Terminal Whispering Gallery
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
Geneva, Switzerland
Musée d'Histoire des Sciences (Museum of History of Science)
A treasure trove of scientific instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Geneva, Switzerland
L’horloge Fleurie (The Flower Clock)
The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds.
Berlin, Germany
Stasi Museum
A museum dedicated to the history of a terrifying secret police is now held in their former headquarters.
Oranienburg, Germany
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
The site of a concentration camp where inmates were made to take part in one of the largest counterfeiting operations in history is now hauntingly empty.
Potsdam, Germany
Sanssouci Palace
The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin Radio Tower
A restaurant and observation deck built in a unique broadcasting antenna.
Berlin, Germany
Vestiges of the Berlin Wall
On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.
