Bahrain
Shajarat-al-Hayat (Tree of Life)
This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.
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Bahrain
This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.
Amman, Jordan
The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.
Amman, Jordan
This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.
Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Aqaba, Jordan
This flagpole ranks among the world’s tallest and can be seen from three countries.
Willemstad, Curaçao
The floor of the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas is entirely covered in sand.
Cartagena, Colombia
This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.
Cartagena, Colombia
A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.
Miami Beach, Florida
This Ocean Drive crosswalk has been paved in rainbow colors to honor the LGBTQ+ community and the man who brought pastel to Miami Beach.
Belgrade, Serbia
A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons.
Belgrade, Serbia
A misnamed well, with a deep dark past.
Belgrade, Serbia
This striking, historic hotel has major Wes Anderson movie energy.
Belgrade, Serbia
This small bronze pyramid marks the center of Belgrade, but some say it is a Masonic symbol.
Belgrade, Serbia
Arguably Belgrade's only example of pure Art Deco architecture.
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade’s oldest restaurant has a rather unusual name.
Glastonbury, England
An ancient well nestled at the foot of Glastonbury Tor, shrouded in Arthurian legend and revered for its purported healing waters.
Bath, England
An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color.
Bath, England
In addition to escorting prospective couples to and from ballrooms, this lane was also a place for gentlemen to settle scores.
Bath, England
This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."
Bath, England
Since 1768, the pillar at Guildhall Market in Bath has been a hub of economic transactions.
Glastonbury, England
The final resting place of one of the most influential modern occultists.
Glastonbury, England
Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.