Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Lonesome George at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.
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Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.
Kissimmee, Florida
Once featuring over 60 miniature replicas of famous Chinese locations, the Splendid China theme park was completely abandoned and is now mostly rubble.
Orlando, Florida
A vast array of tropical plants collected by a vacationing couple.
Maitland, Florida
This historical art colony is adorned with thousands of hand-carved concrete sculptures in the Mayan Revival style.
Winter Park, Florida
An Orlando museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of work by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Field, British Columbia
Fossils, railroads, and waterfalls!
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
The first transatlantic wireless signal was received at this 17th-century fort.
Québec City, Québec
This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.
Kennebunkport, Maine
The world's oldest and largest museum of mass transit vehicles.
Paris, France
This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.
Paris, France
Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.
Paris, France
One of Jeff Koons’s largest sculptures and his first commemorative work.
Paris, France
This museum houses an imposing skeleton army comprised of creatures great and small.
Paris, France
Natural history museum celebrating biodiversity with a parade of taxidermy animals.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.
Oslo, Norway
One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."
Oslo, Norway
A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.
Lyngvær, Norway
This solitary convex mirror sculpture at an abandoned ferry station at the edge of a fjord reflects the scenery back at the viewer.
Røst, Norway
The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.
Campamento Geotermico Corfo, Chile
The largest geyser field in the southern hemisphere is a spectacular sight.
Rapa Nui, Chile
The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.
Rapa Nui, Chile
The world's most remote airport.
Rapa Nui, Chile
A volcanic crater that visitors can look inside.