Kyiv, Ukraine
Golden Gate of Kyiv
A reconstructed medieval gateway that was the magnificent entrance to the capital city dating back to 1037.
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Kyiv, Ukraine
Sarcophagus of Prince Yaroslav the Wise
The medieval prince founded the first library in Ukraine at Saint Sophia's Cathedral where he was interred.
Chamula, Mexico
Iglesia de San Juan
The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Pyramid of Kukulcan at Chich'en Itza
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Dzitnup, Mexico
Cenote Xkeken
These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.
Urubamba, Peru
The Former Wiñay Wayna Pub
This is why we can't have nice things on the Incan Trail.
Cusco, Peru
Museo de la Coca (Coca Museum)
A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Machu Picchu: The Lost City of The Inca
The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.
Urubamba, Peru
Wiñay Wayna
These steeply terraced ruins are a stop along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Foz do Iguaçu, Argentina
Iguazu Falls
A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.
Rockville, Maryland
The Fitzgeralds' Gravesite
The final resting place of the tragic king and queen of the Jazz Age is tucked away in a small Maryland graveyard.
Kyiv, Ukraine
Rodina-Mat : Mother Motherland
340-foot statue built to honour the Heroes of the Soviet Union.
Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv Monastery of the Caves and Microminiature Museum
This 1000 year old relic-filled cave monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts an amazing micro-miniature museum.
Fez, Morocco
Fes el-Bali
Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.
Essaouira, Morocco
Tide Pools of Essaouira
Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.
Casablanca, Morocco
Hassan II Mosque
An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
Fez, Morocco
Chouara Leather Tannery
Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.
Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco
Kasbah Aït Benhaddou
A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families
Meknes, Morocco
Volubilis Archaeological Site
Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.
Province de Tinghir, Morocco
Todra Gorge
One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.
Austin, Texas
Toy Joy
A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.
Istanbul, Turkey
Basilica Cisterns of Istanbul
A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
El Caracol
No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.
Guatemala
Lago de Atitlán
Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.
