Edinburgh, Scotland
David Hume's Statue
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Barcelona, Spain
An unusual stroll through gentlemen's erotica demonstrates that pornography is timeless.
Barcelona, Spain
Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Barcelona, Spain
Bask in the 19th century grandeur of an eccentric Freemason millionaire's private gardens.
Allendale Town, England
Aliens and monsters lurk inside this museum dedicated to one man's lifelong adoration of all things sci-fi.
Duns, Scotland
The beloved war-time celebrity spent time in the area before retiring to the Edinburgh Zoo.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Over a decade ago, painted penguins mysteriously appeared around Berwick-upon-Tweed for no apparent reason.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.
Eyemouth, Scotland
A poignant memorial shows the widows and children left heartbroken by the worst fishing disaster in Scottish history.
Murray Town, Australia
One man’s legacy soars high on the wings of a miniature plane.
Wilmington, Australia
This small town museum is home to the largest collection of puppets in Australia.
Balladonia, Australia
Gnomes have taken over a rest stop on Australia's longest straight road.
St Kilda, Australia
You'll find the little birds tucked within the rocks of this Australian beach.
Geelong, Australia
More than 100 colorful residents stand post in this seaside Australian city.
Ansons Bay, Australia
Aqua white sand highlighted with fiery red rocks.
Bicheno, Australia
Granite rocks that concentrate waves into powerful jets.
Swansea, Australia
This historic Australian bridge was built by convicts with giant stone spikes to prevent cattle from falling off the sides.
Sheffield, Australia
The once-dying town of Sheffield, Tasmania has reinvented itself as a village of painted wonders.
Berriedale, Australia
This controversial museum includes such detested exhibits as a chocolate suicide bomber and fecal-smelling digestion machine.
Eaglehawk Neck, Australia
This extraordinary geological oddity resembles human-made pavement.
Fortescue, Australia
Many rock climbers have come to conquer this slender sea stack, with various degrees of success.
Port Arthur, Australia
Relics of Australia's convict past, and a modern scene of unimaginable horror.