London, England
Elfin Oak
This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.
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London, England
This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.
London, England
The sculpture of the deceased cockatoo flops atop its personal plinth.
London, England
Bronze sculpture celebrating the relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt.
London, England
These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.
London, England
More than a million titles fill the labyrinthine shelves of this prestigious private library.
London, England
The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.
London, England
Dictionary Johnson’s favorite feline.
London, England
The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.
London, England
Where condemned pirates met their grisly end at the gallows on the River Thames.
London, England
A domino effect created with Britain’s iconic telephone boxes.
London, England
This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.
London, England
A mysterious pair of mice eating a piece of cheese is London's smallest public sculpture.
London, England
A collection of comics, graphic novels, animation and caricatures devoted to exploring this often overlooked art form.
London, England
The London pub overlooks where the Mayflower was moored before setting sail for the New World.
London, England
London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
The curios of pharmacist and collector Henry Wellcome.
London, England
This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.
London, England
Banksy gives themself artistic license with this piece of London street art.
São Jorge, Portugal
Bits of flat terrain surrounded by cliffs make one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Azores.
Portugal
For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.
Coimbra, Portugal
Nicknamed "Karri Knight," this Eucalyptus was planted in 1895 and stands at 72 meters.
Terceira Island, Portugal
One of few vertical lava tubes in the world accessible by foot.
São Bento do Canto, Portugal
This chapel is the site of a yearly pilgrimage that originated during the Middle Ages.