Christchurch, New Zealand
Fred and Myrtle's Paua Shell House
A New Zealand couple's shell-adorned home living room, now on display at the Canterbury Museum.
Places natesagan Wants to Go
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Kiama, Australia
Kiama Blowhole
This massive water spout has been luring visitors for hundreds of years, some to their death.
Kiama, Australia
Big Poo
At five meters long, that is one big piece of foam poop.
Melbourne, Australia
Wunderkammer
The word 'wunderkammer' translates as 'wonder-chamber'. This Wunderkammer is both a museum and a retail store.
Katoomba, Australia
The Giant Stairway
A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.
Brisbane, Australia
Queensland Police Museum
It's home to the taxidermy remains of Peter, the dog who helped convict a murderer.
Brisbane, Australia
‘The World Turns’
The sculpture shows a water rat turning the world upside-down, landing an elephant on its head.
Brisbane, Australia
Hector Vasyli Memorial
A nearly lost tribute to an 11-year-old boy killed during a World War I homecoming parade.
Brisbane, Australia
Commissariat Store
Its most grisly object is a jar full of severed fingers allegedly cut off by prisoners to avoid work.
Brisbane, Australia
John Mills Himself
This businessman wanted to make a name for himself (and no one else).
Brisbane, Australia
Seized Endangered Species Exhibit
An exhibit of endangered species confiscated from smugglers and passengers.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney’s Philanthropic Bronze Boar
How a replica of a legendary Florentine fountain became a tireless fundraiser in the Southern Hemisphere.
Beverly Hills, California
Greystone Mansion
Stroll the grounds built by murder, suicide, and dirty oil money at one of Hollywood's most filmed mansions.
Los Angeles, California
Vista Theatre
The historic single-screen movie theater is one of only four cinemas in the world to screen films in VistaVison format.
San Diego, California
The Map of the Grand Canyons of La Jolla Shores
A mosaic map made of over 100,000 tiles depicts the geological features and sea creatures that live along this San Diego beachside community.
Los Angeles, California
Angels Flight
Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.
Los Angeles, California
Pink's Hot Dogs
World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.
Laguna Beach, California
Victoria Beach's Pirate Tower
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
San Diego, California
Harper's Topiary Garden
A couple turned their front yard into an artistic masterpiece.
San Diego, California
El Campo Santo Cemetery
This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.
Marrickville, Australia
Wildflower Brewery
Inventive brewers use NSW ingredients to dream up flavorful beers made with local honey, native raspberries, and Mariposa plums.
Sydney, Australia
Gould's Book Arcade
One of Australia's largest secondhand bookstores.
Sydney, Australia
Purikura Photoland
People can't get enough of these adorable Japanese photobooths.
Sydney, Australia
Water Dragons of the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Native Australian lizards inhabit this garden celebrating Sydney and its sister city in China.
