Edinburgh, Scotland
Arthur's Seat
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Komiža, Croatia
An ethereal glowing blue ocean cave in Croatia.
Sur, Oman
Where artisans use centuries-old techniques to build traditional Arabian ships.
Qatar
The shallow, salty inlet was a safe haven for 19th-century pirates.
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Lived-in building, bedecked with an astonishing array of mirror mosaics.
Tenerife, Spain
According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.
Marrakesh, Morocco
It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.
London, England
London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.
London, England
A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.
Portsmouth, England
Hauled from the water's depths, Henry VIII's flagship is preserved in this capsule-shaped museum.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's first floating restaurant is home to a hilarious legend.
The Hague, Netherlands
A miniature city, once ruled by the Queen of the Netherlands.
Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.
Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
An 800-year-old island castle in Guernsey's main harbor.
Les Vauxbelets, Guernsey
An intricately decorated tiny place of worship.
Sark, Guernsey
The first island in the world designated a light-pollution-free astronomical observation point.
St Mary, Jersey
This natural crater along the coast of Jersey may take its name from the devil statues who have watched over it.
St Helier, Jersey
A statue erected in honor of the toadish nickname given to Jersey residents by the French.
Jersey
A passage grave used in neolithic rituals.
Rovaniemi, Finland
Roughly 17 million letters to Santa have found their way to this Arctic Circle post office.
Rovaniemi, Finland
If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.
Sirang-ri, South Korea
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.