Blackpool, England
Sand Dunes of St. Anne's
On moonless nights, it's said that you can still hear the church bell of a village that was swept out of the dunes and lost to the rising sea.
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Blackpool, England
On moonless nights, it's said that you can still hear the church bell of a village that was swept out of the dunes and lost to the rising sea.
Firbank, England
The abandoned railway bridge stands hidden in the farmland of rural Cumbria.
Bowness-on-Windermere, England
This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.
Ambleside, England
This beautifully situated lakeside Roman settlement was likely built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.
Cumbria, England
One of the best-preserved, yet least visited stone circle sites in Cumbria.
Slack Head, England
These legendary stone steps were once used to haul coffins up the rockface.
Kendal, England
This original castle in Kendal is 1,000 years old.
Kendal, England
Two minuscule windows are tucked inside this medieval building.
Hachioji, Japan
This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.
Tokyo, Japan
Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.
Hong Kong
The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.
Matsumoto, Japan
This small Japanese street is lined with figures, sculptures and a shrine dedicated to frogs.
Matsumoto, Japan
This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.
Takayama, Japan
A collection of more than 1,000 teddies from nearly any profession.
Tokyo, Japan
Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.
Takayama, Japan
Its collection distills more than 60 years of pop culture in Japan, from Godzilla to Hulk Hogan.
Shirakawa-mura, Japan
This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.
Kanazawa, Japan
Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.
Kyoto, Japan
The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.
Kyoto, Japan
Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.
Kyoto, Japan
A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.
Kyoto, Japan
This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.
Kyoto, Japan
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Kyoto, Japan
The 10,000 Torii shrine.