Mexico City, Mexico
Palacio Postal
Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Montreal, Québec
Marché Jean-Talon
Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.
San Bernardino County, California
Ivanpah Solar Power Facility
The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.
Reno, Nevada
National Bowling Stadium
Bill Murray bowled three straight strikes here at Reno's "Taj Mahal of Tenpins."
Dayton, Nevada
The Republic of Molossia
The smallest country in the world.
San Francisco, California
The Tonga Room
Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.
Chatsworth, California
LA-88 Nike Missile Site
Abandoned anti-ballistic missile base.
Goleta, California
Monument to the Bombardment of Ellwood
The first attack on the continental U.S. during WWII occurred off the coast of a quiet California golf course.
Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Sushi Collection
Seemingly unremarkable items like empty sushi trays, chef hats, and freshness stickers are being preserved so future generations can look back on this beloved cultural import.
La Rochelle, France
Nazi U-Boat Pens, La Pallise
A massive base for the Nazis' most formidable weapon in the Atlantic.
Washington, D.C.
National Bonsai Museum
One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.
London, England
The Morpeth Arms
A historic London pub with prison cells in the cellar and a "spy room" on the second floor.
