Bolinas, California
Alamere Falls
This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.
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Bolinas, California
This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.
Iceland
A lonely beacon, precariously perched atop a remote sliver of rock.
Ely, England
A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.
Alexandria, Virginia
This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.
Liepāja, Latvia
The mile-long pier stretches from a ruined fortress out into the Baltic.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.
Muriwai, New Zealand
New Zealand's west coast is one of the best places in the world to view these large seabirds.
Lanzo D'intelvi, Italy
The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.
Martigny, Switzerland
Enormous, fluffy dogs frolic around this museum dedicated to a legendary Saint Bernard.
New Orleans, Louisiana
It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
A meandering boardwalk across the bogland leads to a "stairway to heaven" with sublime views.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Centralia, Pennsylvania
A mine fire has been burning under the deserted town since 1962, but this church is still going strong.
Vlissingen, Netherlands
A set of 27 bamboo tubes creates an eerie soundscape that changes with the wind.
Venice, Italy
A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.
Oslo, Norway
The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.
Florence, Italy
A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.
Hrabušice, Slovakia
Climb around the high waterfalls on series of iron ladders and bridges within the wildest gorge in the Slovak Paradise.
Lido, Italy
Originally a leper colony, the island is now an Armenian monastery that's home to an incredible manuscript library and eclectic museum.
Sunnyvale, California
An Aladdin's cave of old Silicon Valley tech.
Stabilimenti, Italy
Once an ancient Roman bath, now a hotbed of geothermal energy and a hub for energetic innovations.
Kashan, Iran
A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.
Brinchang, Malaysia
A lush terraced garden full of thousands of colorful roses and mystical art.