Washington, D.C.
The Big Chair
A super-sized promotional trick that is now a D.C. landmark.
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Places I've been
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Washington, D.C.
House of the Temple
This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Largest Roman Catholic church in North America.
Washington, D.C.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
The national park was once a plantation estate.
Washington, D.C.
Renwick Gallery
The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.
Washington, D.C.
Inside the Capitol Dome
The walls of the iconic dome are hollow and have a secret stairway.
Washington, D.C.
Dumbarton Oaks
The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
National Building Museum
Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.
Washington, D.C.
International Spy Museum
Home to items never before seen by the public.
Singapore
Changi Airport Slides
The busy transport hub is home to the tallest airport slide in the world.
Singapore
Singapore's Rooftop Pool
The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.
Singapore
Gardens by the Bay
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
San Diego, California
Balboa Park Moreton Bay Fig Tree
One of the largest trees of its kind in California.
San Diego, California
Hotel del Coronado
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
San Diego, California
San Diego Museum of Us
An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.
Glasgow, Scotland
Mackintosh House
The home of two of Scotland's most important artists has been reassembled in the Hunterian Art Gallery.
Glasgow, Scotland
Lion and Unicorn Staircase
This emblematic representation is said to bring the students good fortune.
Glasgow, Scotland
Nelson Monument Glasgow
One of the first monuments dedicated to the accomplishments of the great Vice Admiral, Horatio Nelson.
Glasgow, Scotland
Doulton Fountain
The largest terracotta fountain in the world, built to commemorate Britain’s Victorian achievements.
Glasgow, Scotland
The Drying Green
The old tradition of drying laundry on poles in the public green is still guaranteed by Glasgow city law.
Glasgow, Scotland
Duke of Wellington Statue
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
Glasgow, Scotland
The Lighthouse
Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.
Vancouver, British Columbia
'The Drop'
This exaggerated sculpture resembles a well known feature of Vancouver:
Vancouver, British Columbia
Wing Sang Building
The oldest building in Vancouver's Chinatown is now home to one of Canada’s largest contemporary art collections.
