Portsmouth, England
Spinnaker Tower
This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth, England
This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, England
Hauled from the water's depths, Henry VIII's flagship is preserved in this capsule-shaped museum.
Singapore
The oldest bakkwa shop in Singapore is especially beloved during the Lunar New Year festivities.
Tosari, Indonesia
Of five volcanoes located in the massive Tengger caldera, this cone is the youngest and most active.
Petrovaradin, Serbia
Backwards hour and minute hands and a timing mechanism that fluctuates with the temperature led to this clock tower's local nickname.
Cardiff, Wales
Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.
Cardiff, Wales
The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.
Magelang, Indonesia
Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.
Brighton, England
Half-drowned wooden stumps and stone blocks are all that remain of a Victorian landing that was destroyed by storms.
Brighton, England
One fisherman has used his love of pebbles and shore to create a crazy garden of rocky art.
Brighton, England
Decrepit Victorian public lift is a white-knuckle ride.
Brighton, England
Regency-era excess on the English Coast.
London, England
In Twickenham sits a small whitewashed castle that inspired Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.'
London, England
The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.
London, England
A flourishing garden with pigs, donkeys, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep.
London, England
Spitalfields' regal market goat is said to be a monument to the area's migrant population but most are pretty sure it's just a goat.
London, England
Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.
London, England
Hidden behind a wall for decades, this masonic lodge was only rediscovered during renovations.
London, England
This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.
London, England
A mysterious pair of mice eating a piece of cheese is London's smallest public sculpture.
Malacca, Malaysia
This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.
London, England
A community of artists and entrepreneurs seeks a simpler life on London's waterways.
London, England
Colorful murals by Jean Cocteau hide within this peaceful London sanctuary.
London, England
This macabre painting of a Shakespearean scene looks like something out of a nightmare.