Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Polé (Xcaret Archaeological Site)
One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.
Vancouver, British Columbia
This exaggerated sculpture resembles a well known feature of Vancouver:
Vancouver, British Columbia
Made of granite, this is a symbol of the Inuit peoples near water that expresses abundance.
Nassau, Bahamas
The world’s largest underwater sculpture is found just off the coast of Nassau.
Willemstad, Curaçao
Shipwrecks, ruins, and turtles are all that remain on this haunting Caribbean ghost island.
Santa Cruz, Aruba
A safe place for the wild donkeys of a hot vacation destination.
Paris, France
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
Oslo, Norway
Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.
Oslo, Norway
Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.
Oslo, Norway
One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."
Bergen, Norway
A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.
Dublin, Ireland
A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.
Dublin, Ireland
The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.
Florence, Italy
Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.
Florence, Italy
The middle finger of modernity.
Venice, Italy
Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.
Venice, Italy
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.
Bangkok, Thailand
A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.
Bangkok, Thailand
This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.
Myers Flat, Australia
Largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, on a world tour through 2011.
Bendigo, Australia
Direct access to a gold mine showing the boom and bust of Australia's Victorian gold rush.
Bendigo, Australia
An unassuming pub with a huge collection of rare Indian motorcycles.
Segovia, Spain
A curious memento mori hangs in the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia.
Segovia, Spain
One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'