Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
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This enormous storm barrier is one of the largest moving structures on Earth, with each arm taller than the Washington Monument.
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Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
This enormous storm barrier is one of the largest moving structures on Earth, with each arm taller than the Washington Monument.
Europoort Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Rozenberg wind wall in South Holland makes for smooth sailing through the Calandbrug canal.
Saint-Malo, France
A unique military outpost carved into a rocky outcrop in the English Channel.
Saint-Malo, France
A small island that was once a key Axis fortification during World War II.
Rouen, France
Lego blocks now patch Rouen's WWII scars.
Rouen, France
His "Lionheart" is entombed separately from the rest of his body.
Rouen, France
A French museum of wrought iron.
Vascœuil, France
To the famous surrealist artist, liberty required two torches held high.
Cabo San Pablo, Argentina
A remote shipwreck at the end of the world.
Ushuaia, Argentina
This plaza at the end of the world teems with monumental tributes to a problematic history, and laser discs.
Ushuaia, Argentina
The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.
Ushuaia, Argentina
The southernmost postal office in South America.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.
Laguna Diamante, Argentina
A toxic lake near a volcanic caldera that is home to flamingos and other life.
Ichigualasto, Argentina
Massive rock sculptures formed during the time of the dinosaurs still stand undisturbed.
Tafí del Valle Department, Argentina
Mysterious and ancient carved standing stones.
Cachi, Argentina
A Swiss man built this airstrip for aliens because a UFO captain telepathically told him to.
Cafayate, Argentina
Visit this odd display of indigenous style in Argentine wine country.
Roermond, Netherlands
Two gravestones clasp hands over the religious divide.
Soest, Netherlands
This large sand dune in the Netherlands is home to wind-whipped trees with "floating" roots.
Werfen, Austria
The largest ice cave in the world is thought to be the entrance to hell according to Austrian legend.
De Lutte, Netherlands
A bronze statue commemorating the legend of a hellhound haunting the village of De Lutte.
Aranda de Duero, Spain
A network of hundreds of interconnected wineries in caves hides under the town center.
Carrascal del Río, Spain
Medieval ruins nestled within a breathtaking swath of Spanish nature.