Rosala, Finland
Bengtskar Lighthouse
The tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries was also the site of a bloody World War II battle.
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Rosala, Finland
The tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries was also the site of a bloody World War II battle.
Tierra Verde, Florida
Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.
St. Augustine, Florida
One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America.
Valladolid, Mexico
A mysterious, abandoned Chinese building in Mexico pays homage to the area's East Asian immigrants.
Ekbalam, Mexico
These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.
Vancouver, British Columbia
This exaggerated sculpture resembles a well known feature of Vancouver:
Vancouver, British Columbia
A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.
Vancouver, British Columbia
A pixel art killer whale is frozen mid-leap in this Vancouver square.
Rapa Nui, Chile
In the Middle Ages, villagers would sound this stone trumpet to boost fertility and coax fish to shore.
Rapa Nui, Chile
A volcanic crater that visitors can look inside.
Suzhou, China
The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.
Xian Shi, China
An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.
Jaipur, India
An ancient wall in the shadows of the Amber Castle.
Jodhpur, India
The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.
Kouklia, Cyprus
This sea stack in Cyprus is traditionally seen as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.
Seoul, South Korea
Children’s timeless joy is remembered in the fast-developing Myeongdong district of Seoul.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
At a museum dedicated to the millenia-old rites and art of Buddhism, the Buddha's reputed tooth is held as an object of worship.
Paju, South Korea
An arts and culture complex that was once a derelict American military installation in the civilian control zone of the DMZ.
Paju, South Korea
A large visitor's complex and place of remembrance on the outskirts of the DMZ.
Paju, South Korea
The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.
Paju, South Korea
The site of many tense prisoner exchanges across the Military Demarcation Line between North and South Korea.
Seoul, South Korea
A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.
Paju, South Korea
Secret North Korean passage discovered below the world's most dangerous border.
Hatsukaichi, Japan
In 806, Kobo Daishi began meditating on Mount Misen. The Buddhist monk lit this holy fire, which has been kept burning for 1,200 years.