Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

This kitsch-forward diner is dedicated to an almost-forgotten “one-cent” prototype of okonomiyaki.

This 17th-century Portuguese fort now houses a nautical museum.

A quasi-futuristic roof sits atop a medieval Bohemian monastery damaged during World War II.

Improbably, the largest wildlife refuge in the conterminous 48 states sits just northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.

These iconic characters honor Carl Giles, who brought humor to newspaper readers for almost 50 years.

This work of public art symbolizes the maritime history and the modern creative industry in Fremantle.

The last remnant of Kuala Lumpur’s old prison complex now stands on the edge of a Japanese shopping mall.

A well-preserved example of an early industrial operation in the northeastern United States.

A feat of railway engineering required to bypass a muddy quagmire.

Shop for superb tortillas at this homage to the ancient art of nixtamalization.

This narrow street is packed with street vendors and bars selling chicha.

This simple plaque remembers the fearless human rights defender's tragic death.

A historic canal winds through a unique, swampy landscape.

This water wheel turned to stone in a matter of decades.

An insight into the town's history of tobacco farming and involvement in World War II.

An award-winning children’s garden enchants visitors at the intersection of natural beauty and fairy tales.

This unassuming brick building has survived fires, storms, and more to bring entertainment to one Delaware town.

This museum offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Glasgow life.

A recreation of a sign that Charles Dickens used to see on his walk home.

The oldest observatory in West Australia.

The magic of Spanish aviation housed under one roof.

At least according to the Guinness World Records.

This house was once the location of Frelinghuysen University.

Near the site where the English Archbishop was born, you can find an emblem in the shape of a pilgrim's badge.