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We explore the unique, the symmetrical, the atypical, the distinctive design and amazing architecture that inspires us all.
Accidentally Wes Anderson, the Book.
Join us to discover the most interesting and idiosyncratic places on Earth. Inspired by the unique vision of director Wes Anderson’s films, this book travels to every continent to tell the extraordinary and unexpected true stories behind more than two hundred stunning locations.
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Places to Explore
Húsavik Light
This semicircular-cylindrical light house guards a fishing village in Iceland.
Husavik, Iceland | C. 1956
66.044656, -17.348625
Hotel Opera
A hot-pink confection of Bohemian Neo-Renaissance style, the Hotel Opera stands in the less touristy Nové Město, or “New Town,” quarter of storied Prague.
Prague, Czech Republic | C. 1891
50.092011, 14.436394
Kew Palace & Queen Charlotte’s Cottage
This British royal palace on the banks of the Thames is survived by the Dutch House, built in an Artisan Mannerist style dominated by Dutch gables.
London, United Kingdom | C. 1631
51.4838181, -0.2949802
Malley’s Chocolates
Each 88-foot silo holds roughly 100,000 pounds of its respective raw ingredient.
Cleveland, Ohio, USA | C. 1935
41.419493, -81.784871
Wharf Shed
This storage shed housed freight goods that were carried on steamers between Queenstown and Glenorchy, New Zealand.
Glenorchy, New Zealand | C. 1885
-44.851443, 168.381839
MLC Building
A stunning example of art deco style, this building pulls strong influence from Egyptian motifs.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | C. 1936
-33.868632, 151.209056
Krka National Park
This Croatian national park is popularly known more for its waterfalls than its pancakes.
Lozovac, Dalmatia, Croatia | C. 1985
43.8666017, 15.9724838
Robert’s Cottages
These quaint Californian cottages represent an important part of Oceanside's history.
Oceanside, California, USA | C. 1928
33.198068, -117.387224
Marshall Street Baths
This marble-lined pool is housed in an Art Deco recreation complex on the site of even older public baths.
London, United Kingdom | C. 1850
51.513653, -0.137992
Dhow Palace
This pool was added to this Zanzibarian hotel in the 21st century, but the original structure dates back several centuries.
Zanzibar, Tanzania | C. 1559
-6.164108, 39.187602
Vizhinjam Old Portuguese Church
This colorful Catholic church supposedly got its start when a basket containing a statue of the Virgin Mary washed ashore.
Kerala, India | C. 1875
8.378608, 76.991194
Klein Curacao Lighthouse
Still functioning despite appearances, this lighthouse is the only structure left on a formerly busy island in the Caribbean Sea.
Willemstad, Klein Curacao | C. 1879
11.989836, -68.643214
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
This 110-year-old club at one time had 2,500 members, including avid swimmer, Fred Rogers.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA | C. 1909
40.444999, -79.954675
The Niesenbahn
This Swiss funicular traverses the Alps to take 65 passengers from the Mulenen train station to the peak of the nearby Niesen mountain every 30 minutes.
Bern, Switzerland | C. 1910
46.639445, 7.690244
Amer Fort
Amer Fort is the former residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families, now the main tourist attraction in Jaipur.
Amer, Rajasthan, India | C. 967
26.985534, 75.851344
Choi Hung Estate
Attracting thousands of tourists, photographers, and architecture enthusiasts each year, this basketball court in Hong Kong is a world-famous attraction in itself.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong | C. 1964
22.335343, 114.20425
Nagashima Spa Land
Home of the Steel Dragon 2000, this Japanese amusement park is billed as "the best amusement park for roller coasts" and also contains a water park with natural hot springs.
Kuwana, Japan | C. 1966
35.03025, 136.729986
Hotel Moskva
This Serbian hotel was opened in 1908 by King Peter I to welcome the world's cultural elite. Curiously, no guests can stay in Room 13 as it doesn't exist.
Belgrade, Serbia | C. 1908
44.813037, 20.460426
Camp Shady Brook
Now a YMCA youth camp, this Colorado forest retreat was once the homestead of a large and enterprising family.
Deckers, Colorado, USA | C. 1900
39.233891, -105.224013
British Antarctic Survey
Scientists from this research organization were the first to discover the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica.
Cambridge, United Kingdom | C. 1962
52.212813, 0.079935
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
An engineering feat occurred in 1999 when the massive concrete Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina was moved almost a mile inland to safer ground.
Hatteras, North Carolina, USA | C. 1803
35.250722, -75.528844
Colossi of Memnon
Guard posts like this one exist near many tourist areas in Egypt, including at the Colossi of Memnon, two stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
West of Luxor, Egypt
25.720749, 32.610441
Folly Fishing Pier
This pier near Charleston, North Carolina was host to countless musical acts before burning down twice.
Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA | C. 1995
32.654856, -79.939559
Great Market Hall
This colorful roof can be seen from across Budapest's skyline.
Budapest, Hungary | C. 1897
47.487096, 19.058492
Hearst Castle
This castle was built for newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and contains 56 bedrooms, 127 acres of gardens, a movie theater, tennis courts, an airfield, and the world's largest private zoo.
San Simeon, California, USA | C. 1919
35.68546, -121.168236
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Providence, Rhode Island
Good things come in small packages...or in this case, a small State. The smallest to be exact. As one of the oldest cities in America, Providence has a lot of hidden gems. From one of the world's largest free-standing marble domes, to the 3rd oldest library, we uncovered a little bit of everything!
A Curious Excursion Through Scotland
We hope you’ve recently visited your personal haberdasher, as you are about to join us on an epicurean expedition across Scotland. Over a century ago, Phileas Fogg ventured around the globe in 80 trips around the sun, and taking a page out of his whimsical legacy, we now find ourselves on a similarly audacious adventure—in Scotland.
Angoulême, France
Walking through the streets of Angoulême you are transported back in time. It's not hard to see why Wes Anderson picked this magical place as the setting of The French Dispatch.
Cleveland, Ohio
Likely best known for housing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and being the birthplace of the beloved hero Superman, Cleveland is riddled with culture beyond just comics and guitars.
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo offers a living cultural mosaic crafted with the best of Japan from old traditions to new technology and pop culture. As the world’s most populous city, it offers stimulating encounters around every corner.
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
If you're looking for your next tropical getaway, you may not have to go as far as you think. With palm trees a plenty, seashells galore, and the highest number of sunshine hours in all of Florida, The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel check all the out-of-office boxes.
Washington, DC
Sure it’s the capital of the United States, but there is so much more to explore beyond the walls of the White House and the sprawling monuments of the Mall. Take a deep dive into our little known discoveries throughout this historic city.
