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Tacoma, Washington
Slip in a slide while waiting for the ferry.
Portland, Maine
An eight-foot-long pine cone made out of 140 recycled steel shovels is an homage to Maine's state flower.
Berkeley, England
The final resting place of Dicky Pearce, the last court jester in England.
Chino, Japan
High in the trees or suspended between cables, these surreal structures are the works of a unique Japanese architect.
Passu, Pakistan
Unrefined, uneven, and unstable—this is the real McCoy of Pakistani suspension bridges.
Weston, England
The grave of the mythical giant who stole from wealthy bakers to give to the poor.
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Visit Europe's largest subterranean waterfall, carved by water from the glaciers of the towering peaks surrounding the valley.
Millican, Oregon
In the high desert east of Bend, the University of Oregon maintains a research observatory on a remote mountain peak.
Joso, Japan
The eerie, tragic setting of one of Japan’s most popular ghost stories.
Phuket Town, Thailand
Tackle southern Thailand’s favorite dish at this hyper-casual Phuket Town restaurant.
Betong, Thailand
Try Thailand’s distinctive take on Hainanese chicken rice at the source.
Chabangtiko, Thailand
Slow-simmered beef soup pairs surprisingly perfectly with an omelet at this Thai-Muslim institution.
Akhtala, Armenia
This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.
Ko Samui, Thailand
Dig into rustic southern Thai island dishes at this decades-old beach shack.
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
In southern Thailand's curry stall capital, this family-run institution serves an ever-changing array of fiery dishes.
Blanca, Colorado
The worst road in Colorado is the main gateway to some of its highest peaks.
Carlin, Nevada
Little is left of this formerly bustling railroad junction on the Transcontinental Railroad.
Trang, Thailand
Step back in time for Chinese specialties with a local twist at this food court in Trang.
Hat Yai, Thailand
Crunchy, fragrant, and complex, Hat Yai-style fried chicken is renowned throughout Thailand—here’s where to get it in its origin city.
Ilulissat, Greenland
A remote Arctic museum focusing on the science of icebergs and the archaeology of an ancient Inuit settlement which lies just outside its doors.
Sabarang, Thailand
Wake up early for 'trader's rice,' a highly regional Thai-Muslim specialty.
Healy, Alaska
This often-overlooked canyon dazzles and intrigues with its many layers of colors, shapes and odd formations.
Chumphon, Thailand
Dine on southern Thai “fusion” cuisine in a home-based, second-generation restaurant.
Khamkeuth, Laos
Giant Buddhas carved into sandstone walls line this Laotian motorbike route.