Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canal Houses
These 17th century townhouses, iconic in Amsterdam's inner urban center, are nicknamed "dancing houses" for the way they have shifted and settled over time.
We explore the unique, the symmetrical, the atypical, the distinctive design and amazing architecture that inspires us all.
These 17th century townhouses, iconic in Amsterdam's inner urban center, are nicknamed "dancing houses" for the way they have shifted and settled over time.
Legend dictates that it all started with a flask of Holly Blood & an avalanche.
Lessons learned from crop losses helped this fifth generation-owned farm evolve into a fall destination for the first ever "flash pasteurized" apple cider.
A sleepy village with a famous pie that doesn't include cheese.
Greece's first automated lighthouse looks like it was carved out of a fantasy novel.
This hotel is so steeped in romance, there are love letters literally embedded into its walls.
Since the early 20th Century, this grand hotel has seen celebrity guests, excessive parties, and even infamous affairs gone wrong. This palatial lodging was erected in what was once a quiet fishing village, and to this day continues to be the life of the party.
These baths are part of Hungary's largest thermal pool complex with 15 spring-fed pools.
AWA visted hereStarted as a speakeay in Prohibition America, Camp Wandawega's storied history includes time as a tavern, brothel, and even a retirement home for priests.
Madrid’s famed theater is sure to hook you with its beaming brick-orange facade, then reel you in with its story of renaissance, resistance, and rebirth.
Reminiscent of Waldo’s attire, this lighthouse can't be saved from Mother Nature.
Surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing, oh my!
Ice cream is softly served in the "Las Vegas of the Caspian Sea."
Europe's oldest umbrella maker is here to stay for a rainy day.
Luxurious railcar rides with the oldest continuously operating railroad in the Western hemisphere.
These humble winter homes do not merely provide accommodation for some sort of recreational activity, they enable a way of life.
This French Gotchic hall serves many students, and also was a filming location of The Exorcist.
While the train might move forward, the passenger is going back in time.
This resort was one of the first in Florida built to host "snowbirds," and is often fully booked.
This college is virtually unchanged since its opening in 1438, whispering centuries of stories to its visitors. The most famous tale of all? A Duck on Parade.
AWA visted hereTough time with Blackjack? Take a load off at the spa.
With many twists and turns, this playhouse's story could be an operetta.
AWA visted hereNo need to yell out the surname of a famous explorer to discover the long history of this harbor side palace.
Catering to Los Angeles high society, this hotel was among the first skyscrapers to call Ocean Avenue home.
The largest labyrinth in Argentina boasts nine entrances for visitors to enter its maze.
Days are always "classic" on this iconic racetrack.
Phuket was once on the major trading routes between India and China and is now a popular tourist renowned for its plethora of beautiful islands and beaches.
Opened every April 23 on World Book Day, these tiny libraries in Sweden reside in former telephone booths.
This country house in Lode, England was an Augustinian convent for centuries before being dissolved by King Henry VIII.
This national park in Namibia features the oldest desert in the world.
Spanning across two states, this ski resort is nothing short of heavenly.
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