Bucharest, Romania
Palace of the Parliament
This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Bucharest, Romania
This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A pair of stones embedded in an Edinburgh street memorialize one of the city's last public hangings.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.
Oban, Scotland
Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.
Dublin, Ireland
This colorful and fiery mural depicts the Irish folk story of the beloved hero Cuchulain.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.
London, England
Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
One of Amsterdam's narrowest houses is located right across the canal from its widest.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland’s second-largest island emit an entrancing sound.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
One man spent 10 years building a spectacular section of road because no one else would.
Leek, England
This stone throne invites adventurers to observe breathtaking views of the Peak District.
Strathcarron, Scotland
This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.
London, England
The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.
Budapest, Hungary
Uh, pardon me, ma'am, but I couldn't help noticing that there's a Columbo statue in the middle of Budapest.