Vancouver, British Columbia
The Shameful Tiki Room
A high point in Vancouver kitsch.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Vancouver, British Columbia
A high point in Vancouver kitsch.
Vancouver, British Columbia
This Art Deco masterpiece has stood in for some of the most famous buildings in comic book history.
Jasper, Alberta
With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.
New York, New York
A New York garbage depot holds a secret collection of weird and wonderful refuse.
New York, New York
A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.
New York, New York
La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light.
Barcelona, Spain
An unusual stroll through gentlemen's erotica demonstrates that pornography is timeless.
Barcelona, Spain
A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.
Barcelona, Spain
This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Sofia, Bulgaria
The famous springs of this small town still flow outside this historic building.
Sofia, Bulgaria
An interactive museum-like experience takes visitors back to 1980s Communist Bulgaria.
Sofia, Bulgaria
"Unity, Creativity, Beauty."
Sofia, Bulgaria
Underneath this Byzantinian church lies a necropolis filled with ancient tombs and the ruins of previous churches.
Sofia, Bulgaria
"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.
Sofia, Bulgaria
A collection of art from Bulgaria's time as a communist state.
Sofia, Bulgaria
A flamboyant five-story building in Bulgaria resembles a crawling snail.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This series of Scottish caves has no clear purpose other than baffling historians.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Trakai, Lithuania
Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.