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Tree of Life

Bahrain

Shajarat-al-Hayat (Tree of Life)

This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.

These fingers obviously belong to Hercules

Amman, Jordan

Hand of Hercules

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

Umayyad Palace exterior.

Amman, Jordan

Umayyad Palace

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

The Roman theater seen from Amman Citadel.

Amman, Jordan

Roman Theater of Amman

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

El Deir ("The Monastery"), Petra.

Petra District, Jordan

Petra

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

RV tracks

Wadi Rum Village, Jordan

Wadi Rum

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Aqaba Flagpole

Aqaba, Jordan

Aqaba Flagpole

This flagpole ranks among the world’s tallest and can be seen from three countries.

Synagogue Mikvé Israel-Emanuel

Willemstad, Curaçao

Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

The floor of the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas is entirely covered in sand.

The Palace of Inquisition

Cartagena, Colombia

The Palace of the Inquisition

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

Ábaco Libros y Café.

Cartagena, Colombia

Ábaco Libros y Café

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.

The Rainbow Crosswalk is paved with a familiar Art Deco pattern in colors chosen from Leonard Horowitz's palette.

Miami Beach, Florida

The Rainbow Crosswalk

This Ocean Drive crosswalk has been paved in rainbow colors to honor the LGBTQ+ community and the man who brought pastel to Miami Beach.

Ružica Church

Belgrade, Serbia

Ružica Church

A Serbian church lit by chandeliers made of weapons.

'Roman Well'

Belgrade, Serbia

'Roman Well' of the Belgrade Fortress

A misnamed well, with a deep dark past.

The Hotel Moskva.

Belgrade, Serbia

Hotel Moskva

This striking, historic hotel has major Wes Anderson movie energy.

The Belgrade Milestone

Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade Milestone

This small bronze pyramid marks the center of Belgrade, but some say it is a Masonic symbol.

Embassy of France in Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

Embassy of France in Belgrade

Arguably Belgrade's only example of pure Art Deco architecture.

The oldest restaurant in Belgrade: ?

Belgrade, Serbia

Znak Pitanja (?)

Belgrade’s oldest restaurant has a rather unusual name.

The well and its cover

Glastonbury, England

Chalice Well (The Red Spring)

An ancient well nestled at the foot of Glastonbury Tor, shrouded in Arthurian legend and revered for its purported healing waters.

Grey K2 Phone Booth

Bath, England

Grey K2 Phone Booth

An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color.

Dueling Lane

Bath, England

Dueling Lane

In addition to escorting prospective couples to and from ballrooms, this lane was also a place for gentlemen to settle scores.

Sally Lunn's

Bath, England

Sally Lunn's

This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."

Bath Market Pillar

Bath, England

Bath Market Pillar

Since 1768, the pillar at Guildhall Market in Bath has been a hub of economic transactions.

The tomb of Dion Fortune.

Glastonbury, England

Tomb of Dion Fortune

The final resting place of one of the most influential modern occultists.

Glastonbury High Street. (dichohecho/Flickr)

Glastonbury, England

Glastonbury

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.

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