Takoma Park, Maryland
Bird Calls Phone
An old pay phone rewired to play local bird calls and songs at the press of a button.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Takoma Park, Maryland
An old pay phone rewired to play local bird calls and songs at the press of a button.
Brunswick, Germany
A purr-fectly spirited bronze celebration of local street felines through history.
Tampa, Florida
Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur’s historic single-screen cinema, transformed into a labyrinthine bookstore.
Nacka, Sweden
A sculpture of a woman so beautiful she got arrested for it.
Jersey City, New Jersey
This haunting monument honors the victims of 9/11.
Valletta, Malta
After 400 years of being closed to the public, this monastery's underground tunnels and secret garden are now a museum.
Washington, D.C.
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Vodnjan, Croatia
Maze-like streets filled with vibrant murals draw visitors to this Istrian town.
New York, New York
In 1986, Keith Haring was arrested for painting this anti-drug mural on a Harlem handball court.
Kamakura, Japan
A mountaintop shrine-temple guarded by a horde of half-demon priests.
Turin, Italy
This sinister Baroque entryway could lead you to a terrible fate.
Wellington, New Zealand
The world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary is a haven for New Zealand's rare and endangered species.
Walla Walla, Washington
The oldest city park in Walla Walla is home to hundreds of birds, from wood ducks to white peacocks.
Wellington, New Zealand
One of the iconic moai of Rapa Nui stands guard in Lyall Bay as a symbol of the friendship between New Zealand and Chile.
Tokyo, Japan
This lesser-visited gallery in a corner of the Tokyo National Museum complex is an architectural beauty dedicated to the ancient treasures of Hōryū-ji.
Tokyo, Japan
This one-of-a-kind indie publisher-bookshop specializes in archiving historic red-light districts and niche cultural topics of the Shōwa era.
Quintanar de la Orden, Spain
The biggest depiction of Don Quixote's love interest in the whole world.
Khujand, Tajikistan
A bustling bazaar with an elaborate facade in Central Asia’s underrated capital.
Constanța, Romania
An ancient Roman snake god, carved expertly into stone.
Reno, Nevada
What began as a prominent Burning Man art piece is now an iconic symbol of downtown Reno.
Khujand, Tajikistan
Next to a newer mosque in Khujand’s main square lies the city’s oldest mosque, whose interiors are spectacularly intricate.
Gantofta, Sweden
Hidden in an enchanting ravine, numerous mysterious sandstone grooves hint at ancient pagan rituals.
Matakana, New Zealand
A serene, almost spiritual place to do one's business. Who knew a public toilet could inspire and awe?