Nottingham, England
Stew Pond at Newstead Abbey
In this medieval fish bowl, the carp weren't pets.
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Nottingham, England
In this medieval fish bowl, the carp weren't pets.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Come for the chanting, stay for the monastical vegan buffet.
Atlanta, Georgia
A local dive where religious kitsch, Southern identity, and queer culture collide.
New Orleans, Louisiana
One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."
Omodos, Cyprus
This medieval wine press is one of the oldest in Cyprus.
Pärnu, Estonia
This atmospheric spot in Pärnu's historic old town is located in a 17th-century almshouse.
Tlalixtac de Cabrera, Mexico
Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.
Naples, Italy
A popular legend claims that the famous pizza was invented at a restaurant in this alley.
Beaucaire, France
A winery built on the site of a Gallo-Roman estate uses historical tools to recreate ancient vintages.
Hakone, Japan
Existing for more than four centuries, the last of Hakone’s historic teahouses serves a sweet, mold-based rice drink.
Kolkata, India
For just a few hours each morning, this market serves specialties from the city's shrinking Chinese-Indian community.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.
New Delhi, India
The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.
Chicago, Illinois
Hidden on the seventh floor of a historic building, this Cajun spot features wall-to-wall bottles of hot sauce.
Fuli Township, Taiwan
Learn to make this village's specialty: volcanic mud tofu.
Wellington, New Zealand
This fine-dining restaurant features native New Zealand ingredients and Māori cooking.
Napa, California
Napa's oldest building is now a Mexican restaurant.
Dakar, Senegal
A smoky doorway in Dakar leads to one of the city’s great communal eating experiences.
San Vicente Pacaya, Guatemala
For this chef, an active volcano is his oven.
Hong Kong
Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.
Hong Kong
This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.
Igaliku, Greenland
Walrus skulls and narwhal bones were found here while excavating a 900-year old church.
Highland, Scotland
This rare surviving broch is one of Scotland's most impressive Bronze Age structures.