Bonito, Brazil
Gruta Do Lago Azul (Blue Lake Grotto)
Part of one of the largest flooded cavities on the planet, and littered with prehistoric animal bones.
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Bonito, Brazil
Part of one of the largest flooded cavities on the planet, and littered with prehistoric animal bones.
Hamburg, Germany
This red light district plaza memorializes the Fab Four and their historic connection to the area.
Hamburg, Germany
Hidden in plain sight on a gable between two towers on the roof of shipping firm F. Laeisz' headquarter in Hamburg sits an unexpected bronze sculpture.
Hamburg, Germany
A charming and enigmatic sculpture of a lynx haunts the park of Kellinghusen.
Hamburg, Germany
Executed in 1401, Exhumed in 1878, Stolen in 2010.
Hamburg, Germany
Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.
Dresden, Germany
This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
Dresden, Germany
In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.
Munich, Germany
German-style coffee and cake, just like Oma used to make it.
Berlin, Germany
For more than 170 years, this family-run bakery has been serving Berlin’s best Baumkuchen, or “tree cake.”
Berlin, Germany
Superb sweets await at the first Jewish bakery inducted into Berlin’s prestigious baker’s guild.
Berlin, Germany
The best bagels in Berlin are tucked away in an independent bookstore.
Berlin, Germany
This classic restaurant features a gorgeous mirror-clad room.
Berlin, Germany
Residents of Berlin take their coffee and cake in one of the city’s most restful spaces: a cemetery.
Berlin, Germany
Taste freshly foraged yarrow and black locust blossoms at this ambitious cocktail bar.
Frankfurt, Germany
After years of being casually peed on by humans, this tree is peeing back.
Frankfurt, Germany
Somber memorial to the May 10, 1933, book-burning which took place on this spot.
Valencia, Spain
From grand battles to daily life, this Spanish museum offers a view of world history in miniature.
Kyoto, Japan
This 400-year-old sweet shop serves a delicacy some have described as "edible incense."
Kyoto, Japan
This kitsch-forward diner is dedicated to an almost-forgotten “one-cent” prototype of okonomiyaki.
Yamanouchi, Japan
This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.
Aki, Japan
Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.
Otaru, Japan
This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.
Fukuoka, Japan
In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.