Places Added by Tanja M. Laden

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

The programmatic glory of LA's giant whiskey barrel building has become an upscale reminder of the city's kitschy roadside past.

This restored opera house is named after a soprano known for tragic romance, exile, and a truly uncomfortable wedding.

An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.

Its buzzing collection honors vibrator history.

A scalable map of Colombia with the bonus of a butterfly house.

A magical world of elves and fairies tucked amongst the trees in Colombia.

A park with one large cat sculpture and 15 smaller ones, all painted by different Colombian artists.

A museum showcasing the history of sugarcane with a rich history.

Roadside attraction with more than 1,000 stuffed and mounted animal skins displayed in simulated natural habitats with hand-painted backdrops.

Paiwanese restaurant run by native indigenous Taiwanese singer songwriter, and home to a DIY arts-and-crafts folk garden.

Hakka-style teahouse where everybody grinds their own tea.