Isle of Skye, Scotland
Fairy Pools
These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.
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Isle of Skye, Scotland
These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.
Isle of Staffa, Scotland
This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.
Rhodes, Greece
Learn about the sweet, storied legacy of beekeeping in ancient Greece.
Nørre Nebel, Denmark
This quiet bird sanctuary on the Danish coast is home to something not usually found in a conservation area: hunters' cabins.
Paris, France
France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.
London, England
London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
One of the world’s most colorful cemeteries, where each pigment is symbolic.
Heyd, Belgium
A fantastical bed and breakfast with magically unique rooms.
Hawarden, Wales
At the United Kingdom's only residential library you can sleep among the books.
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Live your lighthouse keeper dreams at this unique lodging on a Canadian island.
Rome, Italy
Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.
Venice, Italy
This Venice bookstore has resigned itself to constant flooding by keeping its books in bathtubs and boats.
Rome, Italy
Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.
Rome, Italy
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
Talavera de la Reina, Spain
For centuries, one side of this basilica has integrated local archaeological finds.
Tarragona, Spain
An elaborate Roman funerary monument dedicated to the family of Scipio.
Gijón, Spain
This modern sculpture looks out over the sea and amplifies sound from the inside.
Vilafranca, Spain
The only museum dedicated entirely to the dry stone walling technique.
Aranjuez, Spain
This waterfall, also known as the “the castanets” is said to mimic the sounds of the waves in Portugal.
Mérida, Spain
A Roman bridge closed to car traffic in the 1990s now open to foot traffic.
Mijas, Spain
Step into the past of this Andalusian town through exhibits with traditional tools, local crafts, and cultural artifacts.
Ibiza, Spain
A striking circle of basalt columns perched on Ibiza’s rugged western coast, aligning art, astronomy, and myth in a landscape where time seems to stand still.
Ciutadella, Spain
This unique prehistoric funerary monument is notable for its distinctive boat-shaped design and exceptional preservation, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's ancient burial practices.
Guadalest, Spain
You'll need a microscope to see some of the minuscule masterpieces in this modest museum.