Rome, Italy
Antoninus and Faustina Temple
An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Rome, Italy
An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.
New Orleans, Louisiana
By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.
San Antonio, Texas
An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.
Balmorhea, Texas
A spring-fed pool so deep it's used for scuba diving as well as swimming.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
This century-old museum showcases New Mexico’s history through arts and crafts.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
This is one really big nut.
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Home of the International Space Hall of Fame.
Bosque, New Mexico
The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
A surprise blip of color and kitsch.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.
San Diego, California
This San Diego museum is dedicated to preserving women’s historic achievements.
San Diego, California
North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
San Diego, California
The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.
San Diego, California
The world’s oldest active sailing ship.
Borrego Springs, California
Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.
Newport Beach, California
These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.
Newport Beach, California
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Huntington Beach, California
This midcentury LA bar was the birthplace of tiki culture.
Long Beach, California
The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.