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A small United Arab Emirates territory within an Omani enclave within the United Arab Emirates.

This atmospheric ruins are truly a sight to behold.

Volkswagen's dedicated museum dives into the complex history of one of the world's best known cars.

An old quarry transformed into a recreational and cultural space.

Sip creative cocktails in the former vault of the Riggs Bank.

Beneath unsuspecting visitors feet, a capsule containing pieces of America’s civil rights history.

The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.

The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.

Swim alongside softshell turtles in these turquoise waters within the Cuatrociénegas Biosphere Reserve.

This Ottoman-era Greek Orthodox Church was built to honor Agia Pareskevi, a Christian saint.

Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.

Thought to be the only herd of feral horses in Africa and one of the most isolated populations in the world.

Order a salt beef-loaded beigel at any hour of the day or night at this East End institution.

These two K-9 memorials commemorate the sister cities of Edinburgh and San Diego.

A Buddhist retreat built on more than 100 acres of California Redwood forest.

This third-generation institution is one of the last in London that still cures its own salt beef for epic sandwiches.

Feast on Middle Eastern mezze from an Israeli expat duo.

Order bagels and lox from an iconic Jewish delicatessen with nearly a century of history behind it.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

A Latvian rescuer who saved countless lives during World War II.

Considered by many to be a local landmark and treasure.

Watch maple syrup being made without ever leaving the city.

A nearly impregnable 16th-century fort is one of Goa's oldest.

Initially built for a Chinese princess and sultana, this well was used to secretly assassinate some 200 Portuguese colonizers.