Washington, D.C.
Spanish Steps
A terrace reminiscent of Rome's Spanish Steps is tucked away in a little park in Washington, D.C.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Genghis Khan Statue Complex
Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Gandantegchinlen Monastery
Established hundreds of years ago, Gandan remains the premier Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Marshall Zhukov House Museum
Soviet General Zhukov’s former home is a quiet spot amid the heavy traffic of Ulaanbaatar.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Choijin Lama Monastery
The monastery survived the Communist revolution in Mongolia as a religious museum.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Beatles Monument
A beloved tribute to the Fab Four and the freedoms they inspired.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Zaisan Memorial
A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.
Mongolia
Khustain Nuruu National Park
The grassy landscape is home to the world's last truly wild horses.
Kharkhorin, Mongolia
Imperial Map Monument
History, geography, and shamanism meet in this eye-catching monument to the greatness of three empires.
Kharkhorin, Mongolia
Kharkhorin Rock
A mysterious phallic rock on the grounds of a Buddhist monastery.
Kharkhorin, Mongolia
Erdene Zuu
The oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia has survived centuries of invasions, political shifts, and religious purges.
Brooklyn, New York
Hoyt-Schermerhorn Subway Station
Michael Jackson got Bad and Crocodile Dundee walked on heads in this iconic Brooklyn subway station.
Washington, D.C.
Almas Temple
One of the last mosaic tile facades found in the city.
Budapest, Hungary
Holocaust Tree of Life Memorial
The metal leaves on this tree are engraved with the names of Holocaust victims.
Salzburg, Austria
St. Sebastian’s Cemetery
Terrifically morbid cemetary and site of famous Paracelsus' grave.
Salzburg, Austria
Hommage to Mozart
This strange statue features a bust of the famous composer plopped atop a woman's body.
Salzburg, Austria
'Gurken'
Amidst medieval and baroque buildings, five human-sized gherkins stand tall.
Salzburg, Austria
Meteorological Pillar of the 19th Century
The beautiful, ornate weather station is the most popular geocache in Salzburg.
Budapest, Hungary
Red Ruin
This off-beat, quirky communism-themed bar isn't afraid to poke fun at its history.
Washington, D.C.
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
Washington, D.C.
Willard Hotel
Legend has it that President Grant’s frequent drinking in the lobby gave rise to the term “lobbyist.”
Washington, D.C.
Taras Shevchenko Memorial
A small park honors the legendary Ukrainian poet.
Washington, D.C.
Watermelon House
This rowhouse doubles as one of the most photographed spots in the nation's capital.
Washington, D.C.
The Mansion on O Street
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
