La Jolla, California
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.
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La Jolla, California
A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.
San Diego, California
A blast from the past in central San Diego.
London, England
Over several decades, one of London’s most iconic city gates was dismantled, moved out of the city, and then moved back.
London, England
As seen in the Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ music video.
Tokyo, Japan
Thousands of foxes are said to gather and parade across the neighborhood of Ōji on New Year’s Eve.
Savannah, Georgia
These ornate, fish-shaped water spouts guard Savannah’s historic facades.
Bath, England
An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color.
Vernal, Utah
Built for a motel, this cartoon dino is now a symbol of the area's paleontological heritage.
Tokyo, Japan
A grand Buddhist temple with Indian influences.
Nefta, Tunisia
A stunning basket-shaped oasis supplies water to one of Tunisia's holiest cities.
Fez, Morocco
The thirteen wooden beams protruding from this historical building were once part of a hydraulic clock.
Fezna Ouled Jellal, Morocco
An ancient irrigation system that turned arid deserts into oases.
Chiriaco Summit, California
A museum dedicated to the life and career of the gifted but controversial general.
New Delhi, India
On the grounds of the famous Qutab Minar lies another unfinished tower meant to be twice as tall.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Southern comfort food is on the menu at this neighborhood favorite.
Tokyo, Japan
This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.
Tokyo, Japan
Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan
The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.
Tokyo, Japan
This battleship of a building was designed by a famed "mad architect."
Tokyo, Japan
Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”
Tokyo, Japan
Composed of scrap metal, a pair of platform-length murals chronicle Japan’s history, from the Big Bang to the development of modern Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan
This shrine dedicated to a legendary swordsman has become a pilgrimage site for the ill and infirmed.
Tokyo, Japan
The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.
Tokyo, Japan
Run a wash cycle while sipping a latte at this community-oriented café.