Jenner, California
Fort Ross
The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.
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Jenner, California
The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.
Desert Springs, Australia
Olive’s garden serves up a seemingly endless helping of outback delights.
Leiden, Netherlands
A plaque hidden in the law faculty at Leiden University honors the first scientist to make liquid helium.
Inverness, California
The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.
London, England
A collection of machines designed to break things for science.
Atlanta, Georgia
A hidden oasis just two minutes from downtown Atlanta.
London, England
The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.
Venosa, Italy
The construction of a new church near Venosa was started in the 11th century, but never finished.
Laadla, Estonia
A clerical error gave rise to this imaginary micronation in the southwestern corner of Estonia.
Traverse City, Michigan
A 12-foot sculpture serves as a constant reminder of the importance of protecting and restoring the Boardman River.
St. Petersburg, Florida
This Florida museum dedicated to western artwork is entered through an artificial canyon with imported sandstone.
Florence, Italy
Many famous English poets including Elizabeth Barrett Browning are laid to rest at this Swiss-owned cemetery in Florence.
Colobraro, Italy
Just saying the name of this town out loud is said to bring bad luck.
Muscat, Oman
This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.
Nachikatsuura-chō, Japan
A temple made famous by Japanese Buddhist monks who sacrificed themselves at sea.
Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, Netherlands
A Portuguese Jewish cemetery filled with stunning grave monuments that date back to 1614.
Leiden, Netherlands
This public toilet built in the famous Amsterdam School architectural style is a Dutch national monument.
Qatar
A staggering number of rock carvings in an abandoned quarry.
Qalhat, Oman
This lonely tomb is all that remains of a once-bustling ancient trade hub visited by Marco Polo.
Zhangjiajie, China
The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver's only resting place for the city's deceased.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Housing a morgue, rare and confiscated weapons, and autopsy remains, the Vancouver police museum displays the dark side of Canada.
Vancouver, British Columbia
The "plyscraper" is the world's tallest building made predominantly out of wood.
Formentera, Spain
A solitary lighthouse in Spain was an inspiration to the great Jules Verne.