Washington, D.C.
The Sun Building
This nine-story building is the oldest standing skyscraper in D.C.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Washington, D.C.
This nine-story building is the oldest standing skyscraper in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Legend has it that President Grant’s frequent drinking in the lobby gave rise to the term “lobbyist.”
Bítov, Czechia
The castle in the romantic landscape of Podyjí houses what may be Europe's largest collection of taxidermy dogs.
Lovelock, Nevada
How a bat poo mine became a major Native American archaeological site—and connections to legendary red-haired giants.
Halle (Saale), Germany
This is part of the Francke Foundation Museum, a curiosity cabinet filled with different scientific and natural wonders.
Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain
An old quarry transformed into a recreational and cultural space.
Indian Springs, Nevada
This hidden, women-built-and-operated Nevada temple on Shoshone Native American land is dedicated to the Egyptian lion goddess Sekhmet among other goddesses.
Athens, Greece
View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.
Yuza, Japan
Buddha figures are carved into volcanic rocks on the seashore of Yamagara Prefecture.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.
Perth, Scotland
Several bricks indicate the various flood levels this crossing has survived over the centuries.
La Antigua, Mexico
This atmospheric ruins are truly a sight to behold.
Fresno, California
The same family lived in this Victorian house for nearly 100 years without altering the building.
Girona, Spain
Designed by Gustave Eiffel before his famed tower.
New Delhi, India
A commemoration of the little-known cultural influence that Tolstoy had on India.
Useldingen, Luxembourg
A 12th-century castle featuring a sensory path where partially-sighted visitors can experience regional history through touch and sound.
Panaca, Nevada
Two well-preserved charcoal kilns survive in a remote part of eastern Nevada.
Torndirrup, Australia
Wild seas have created two spectacular formations just a stone's throw away from each other.
Kings Beach, California
An early 20th-century fire lookout, still in intermittent use, preserves legacy fire-locating equipment.
Portugal
Explore a remarkable 35-hectare sculpture garden located an hour outside of Lisbon.
Gypsum, Colorado
Colorado's only active volcano last erupted around 4,000 years ago.
Pune, India
Located within a temple complex, this museum has a fantastic collection of around 500 idols of Lord Ganesh.
Deva, Romania
Visit an imposing 13th-century Transylvanian citadel lurking not far from the region's more heavily touristed attractions.
Bienno, Italy
A place to appreciate the sweat and ingenuity it used to take to make a pot.