New York, New York
Shinran Statue
Hiroshima survivor on Riverside Drive.
Places I've been
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New York, New York
Hiroshima survivor on Riverside Drive.
Weatherly, Pennsylvania
This eerily well-preserved coal town was saved from destruction by a Sean Connery movie.
New York, New York
Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.
Galway, Ireland
While only two of the ancient buildings at this site are actually churches this was one of the earliest Irish pilgrimage sites ever.
Dublin, Ireland
The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.
Dublin, Ireland
Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."
Dowth, Ireland
The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.
Ballintoy, Northern Ireland
This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A museum marks and documents the site of the Titanic's launch.
Dublin, Ireland
The somber sculptures commemorating Irish Famine on the river Liffey in Dublin.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Budapest, Hungary
From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.
Budapest, Hungary
A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.
Budapest, Hungary
Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary.
Budapest, Hungary
This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.
Munich, Germany
Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Paris, France
This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.
Paris, France
This former “ante-chamber to the guillotine” has been refurbished to illustrate the brutal history of French justice.
Paris, France
The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.