Washington, D.C.
Washington Monument Marble Stripe
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Places I've been
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Washington, D.C.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
Washington, D.C.
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Waterbury, Vermont
The sweetest graveyard in the world is filled with headstones for dearly de-pinted ice cream flavors.
Giethoorn, Netherlands
This small town in the Netherlands has no roads but instead, miles of canals and over 100 bridges.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Inspired by "The Starry Night" this Dutch bike path turns into a glowing work of art each night.
Halsteren, Netherlands
Invisible bridge parts the waters, invoking biblical images and preserving the ominous feel of an ancient moat.
Kinderdijk, Netherlands
Birthplace of the "Cat in the Cradle" and a cluster of iconic, original windmills that let the Dutch tame the seas.
Lisse, Netherlands
Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.
Zaandam, Netherlands
Colorful and chaotic stacked hotel in North Holland.
Scorțoasa, Romania
A muddy alien landscape that is home to rare species of exotic plants.
Hunedoara, Romania
This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.
Comuna Arefu, Romania
The ancient Greek Titan guards this massive dam holding a lightning bolt to symbolize electricity.
Sibiu, Romania
Something's watching you.
Brașov, Romania
A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.
Brașov, Romania
This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.
Brașov, Romania
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Bran, Romania
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Turda, Romania
This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.
Washington, D.C.
The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.