New York, New York
Bryant Park Escape Hatch
A commemorative plaque hides a door that leads down to the New York Public Library's underground book bunker.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
New York, New York
The Remnants of Tin Pan Alley
The one-time epicenter of American songwriting is now a little remembered Manhattan commercial block.
New York, New York
Tammany Hall
The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.
New York, New York
The Wizard of Park Avenue
A whimsical, but often overlooked clock in Park Avenue.
New York, New York
Paley Park
A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.
New York, New York
Toynbee Tiles
Cryptic messages embedded in the New York City sidewalk.
New York, New York
Marilyn Monroe’s Subway Grate
This unmarked and unloved Manhattan subway grate created one of the most iconic images in American cinema.
New York, New York
Greenacre Park
Read a book next to a Midtown waterfall.
Littleton, New Hampshire
Chutters Candy Store
According to the experts at the Guinness World's Record office, this is the longest candy counter in the world.
Paju, South Korea
Imjingak Resort
A large visitor's complex and place of remembrance on the outskirts of the DMZ.
Paju, South Korea
Third Tunnel of Aggression
Secret North Korean passage discovered below the world's most dangerous border.
Paju, South Korea
Dora Observatory
The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.
Seoul, South Korea
Sewoon Sangga (Sewoon Plaza)
Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.
Seoul, South Korea
‘Jangdokdae’
A family of distorted sculptures stands outside Seoul's former imperial palace.
Seoul, South Korea
Namdaemun
A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.
Seoul, South Korea
‘Minor Triumph’
Children’s timeless joy is remembered in the fast-developing Myeongdong district of Seoul.
Seoul, South Korea
Hyangwonjeong Pavilion
A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.
Seoul, South Korea
Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.
Seoul, South Korea
Museum Kimchikan
Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.
Busan, South Korea
World’s Largest Department Store
The Shinsegae Department Store is the largest of its kind in the whole world.
Sirang-ri, South Korea
Haedong Yonggungsa
One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.
Dazaifu, Japan
Starbucks Dazaifu Tenmangu Omote-Sando
This is no ordinary coffee chain outlet—it's an architectural masterpiece.
Sasaguri, Japan
Nanzoin Temple
A serene mountaintop temple complex featuring one big, bronze Buddha.
Fukuoka, Japan
Golden Frog of Hakata Station
It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.
