Simi Valley, California
House of the Book
A performance hall at the American Jewish University moonlights as a sci-fi film location set.
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Simi Valley, California
A performance hall at the American Jewish University moonlights as a sci-fi film location set.
Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania
Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.
Seoul, South Korea
Plenty of old carney magic still haunts this photogenic amusement park.
Kansas City, Missouri
How did the front of a supersonic jet make its way to a display case in a Kansas City yard?
Palm Springs, California
An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.
London, England
A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.
Paris, France
Once a 19th-century brasserie, this McDonald's exterior celebrates Alsatian design and the "King of Beer."
Budapest, Hungary
Late at night, the bust of the "Dracula" actor was snuck onto the facade of this Budapest castle.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.
Sintra, Portugal
This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.
Meknes, Morocco
Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.
Rabat, Morocco
Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.
Imlil, Morocco
A Moroccan getaway in the mountain range that plays the Himalayas' stunt double.
Al Haouz, Morocco
The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.
Fez, Morocco
Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez.
Fez, Morocco
The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.
Fez, Morocco
One of the few places to grab a beer in Fez is a former British consulate.
London, England
This pub boasts a curious history and may have inspired a Dickens character.
Los Angeles, California
Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.
Goodsprings, Nevada
The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.
Rivodutri, Italy
A 17th-century doorway in a small Sabine village is a portal into the mysteries of alchemy.