County Durham, England
Egglestone Abbey
A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.
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County Durham, England
A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.
Kinver, England
The last occupied troglodyte dwellings in England weren't abandoned until the 1960s.
Copley, England
This industrial chimney looks rather out of place, isolated in the middle of an attractive woodland.
New York, New York
Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.
Quebrada, Puerto Rico
An enchanting natural wonder in Puerto Rico's Camuy River Park.
Anacortes, Washington
This dilapidated ship carcass covered in trees is a striking sight.
Qujing, China
The highest bridge in the world rises a dizzying 1,854 feet above the river.
Reading, England
Soak up some local history in this restored Edwardian era swimming pool.
Homestead, Florida
Found: Garden of Eden in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico
In this breathtaking canyon, crocodiles bask on boulders and glide through the murky waters.
Usterling, Germany
Nestled within a German forest is an intriguing, growing rock.
Seattle, Washington
A colorful architectural gem in Seattle’s uniquely modern Central Library.
Haarlem, Netherlands
This towering church is home to a world-famous organ and a treasure trove of medieval art.
Currarong, Australia
These sea cliffs are an epic natural wonder.
Elgin, Ontario
Thanks to its curved shape, this incredibly durable dam "whispers" to visitors.
Posada de Valdeón, Spain
These ungulates have quite literally bounced back from the brink of extinction.
Cairns, Australia
These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.
Quito, Ecuador
This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.
Fontanellato, Italy
The world's largest bamboo labyrinth is a living demonstration of the plant’s immense potential.
Lille, France
An astounding collection of taxidermy, fossils, skeletons, and even a few strange live beasts.
Cangas del Narcea, Spain
Head to the mountains to catch a glimpse of Spain's endangered subspecies of brown bear.
Bramhope, England
This Gothic castle-like portal is a testament to the amazing craftsmanship of the navvies who built the railway tunnel.
Oviedo, Spain
This Bronze Age man spent millennia buried in a mine, giving his bones an eerie hue.