Abdali, Kuwait
'Highway of Death'
This road earned its macabre nickname after hundreds of Iraqi troops died along it in 1991.
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Abdali, Kuwait
This road earned its macabre nickname after hundreds of Iraqi troops died along it in 1991.
Searchlight, Nevada
Thousands of glyphs created by an unknown culture decorate the rock formations of this canyon.
Miami, Florida
This shrine to bovine consumption and all things fast food is a slice of culinary history both rare and well done.
Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
Few people have ever heard of, let alone visited, one of Turkmenistan’s most impressive natural attractions.
Aquinnah, Massachusetts
Colorful clay cliffs tower over an unofficial nudist beach on Martha's Vineyard.
Tokyo, Japan
A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.
Nanuoya, Sri Lanka
Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.
Algiers, Algeria
This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.
Berlin, Germany
Berliners converted a bombed-out, disused lot into a community-run urban farm with its own cafe and bar.
Bogotá, Colombia
Erected in 1803, it is the first astronomical observatory that was built in the Americas.
Peniche, Portugal
A fortress off the West coast of Portugal that dates back to 1502.
Celles, France
Half a century after it was abandoned, this ghost town is coming back to life.
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
A museum and research center dedicated to preserving the history of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars.
East Molesey, England
In 2013, historians discovered a hidden room devoted to the art of making royals' hot chocolate.
Lindesnes, Norway
The world's largest underwater restaurant is submerged off the southern tip of Norway.
Cuilapam de Guerrero, Mexico
This exquisite example of early colonial architecture remains unfinished almost 500 years after construction began.
Hicksville, New York
The last standing puppet theater on Long Island.
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
A beautiful example of 18th-century engineering still standing tall.
Salaspils, Latvia
This former Nazi labor camp is now a poignant memorial, complete with giant Soviet-style monuments.
Durham, England
This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
An unusual and eclectic collection of local historical memorabilia.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
The language and heritage of a nearly forgotten culture can still be explored in this Southern enclave.
Morgan Island, South Carolina
4,000 monkeys used for medical testing on an island off of South Carolina.
Fort Mill, South Carolina
A replica of where the Last Supper was held.