Hay-on-Wye, Wales
The Kingdom of Books
In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Places I've been
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Hay-on-Wye, Wales
In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Stavanger, Norway
An art project designed to encourage people to explore and investigate their surroundings more closely
Stavanger, Norway
An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Stavanger, Norway
Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.
Stavanger, Norway
Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.
Stavanger, Norway
In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.
Trondheim, Norway
A museum dedicated to Norwegian music, old and new alike.
Luster, Norway
An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.
Haugesund, Norway
A unique sculpture designed to outline humanity's reliance on oil.
Haugesund, Norway
The iconic blonde bombshell has a familial connection to this town in southern Norway.
Dulverton, England
This ancient bridge made of stone slabs is said to be reserved for the devil to sunbathe.
Devon, England
A massive flood devastated this seaside town, causing many to speculate about whether the government had figured out how to influence the weather.
Newton Abbot, England
Legend says these rocks used to be hunting dogs, a story that may have inspired Sherlock Holmes' most famous case.
Newton Abbot, England
The legend says that this English rock formation was once a hunter who was turned to stone by annoyed witches.
Newton Abbot, England
This grave resides at the crossroad of three parishes.
Postbridge, England
This ancient stone bridge dates back to the early Middle Ages.
Yelverton, England
This tangled English forest looks like something right out of a fairytale.
Marazion, England
A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.
Banavie, Scotland
The longest staircase lock in Britain.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Wanlockhead, Scotland
The last water-powered beam pumping engine in Britain.
Carmarthen, Wales
Associated with the famous wizard, it is said that when this oak tree falls, so will the town.
Pembrey, Wales
This former military airfield's claim to fame came from a lucky accident during the Second World War.
Port Eynon, Wales
This tall stone wall with no door and ill-matched windows was built centuries ago, and used as a shelter for domesticated pigeons.