Kyoto, Japan
Sagano Bamboo Forest
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
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Kyoto, Japan
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Tokyo, Japan
After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.
Cardiff, Wales
An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.
Redding, California
This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.
Los Angeles, California
High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.
Corbett, Oregon
This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.
Vancouver, British Columbia
A renegade art installation in a small Vancouver park is now officially sanctioned by the City Parks Department.
Hope, British Columbia
Railways may have forged this quintet of lovely tunnels, but now they are open to hikers.
Forks, Washington
A glimpse into the "Logging Capital of the World" at a time when there was far more forest and far less machinery.
Mount Angel, Oregon
World's largest porcine hairball sits in a collection maintained by Benedictine monks.
Portland, Oregon
The magic's in the hole!
Crater Lake, Oregon
The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
York, England
A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.
Boscastle, England
The world's largest collection of witchcraft regalia.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Surprisingly delicious Asian-style hot dogs.
Seattle, Washington
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
London, England
A hands-off space for graffiti artists to hone and display their skills.
Gold Hill, Oregon
A tourist attraction founded around a slumping cabin.