Munich, Germany
Rathaus-Glockenspiel
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Oswiecim, Poland
The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.
Prague, Czechia
A plaque marks the spot where the saint was shoved off the Charles Bridge and into the river.
Prague, Czechia
This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”
Pisa, Italy
The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point.
Southend-on-Sea, England
This charming, narrow-gauge railway in the Thames Estuary is sometimes referred to as the "Train to Nowhere."
Windsor, England
All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.
Brighton, England
The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.
Portsmouth, England
This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, England
Discovered on a shipwreck after more than 400 years, this Renaissance ratter tells a very waggly tale.
Portsmouth, England
Hauled from the water's depths, Henry VIII's flagship is preserved in this capsule-shaped museum.
York, England
Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Santa Monica, California
A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.
San Diego, California
A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."
San Francisco, California
Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.
New York, New York
An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.
New York, New York
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
New York, New York
This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.
New York, New York
Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.
New York, New York
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
West Wycombe, England
Human-made caves excavated to hide a secret society of wealthy pagans.