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McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Chapel of the Snows
The Chapel of the Snows is Antarctica’s southernmost interfaith church, offering reflection, community, and warmth at the coldest place on Earth.
From the CommunityEllie Hoffman
Ellie Hoffman is a writer for Accidentally Wes Anderson, first embarking on her literary adventures with AWA in 2022. Aside from whimsically wandering the world with written words and loving alliteration, Ellie is passionate about screenwriting and improv comedy. She feels constant inspiration from her (and her cat, Flea’s) adopted home of New York City. Favorite Wes Anderson film: The Royal Tenenbaums.
Skye, United Kingdom
Waternish Lighthouse
The Waternish Lighthouse on the northernmost point of the Isle of Skye is a great spot for spotting dolphins, whales, and… an 18th century military officer in drag?
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Kraków, Poland
O. Weinfeld Farby Lakiery
This century-old ghost sign in Kraków offers a rare glimpse into pre-war Jewish life and entrepreneurship.
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Rome, Italy
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
A textbook example of Romanità, or “Roman-ness”...
AWA visted here
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Art’s First Aid
Meet the restorers turning centuries-old miracles into fresh masterpieces.
Skilled Artisans
Sibley, Iowa, United States
Museum Barn at Hawkeye Point
A visit to Hawkeye Point would certainly be a high point of a trip to Iowa.
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Santa Monica, California, United States
Santa Monica, CA
Home of Shirley Temple, Barbie’s creator, and the original Muscle Beach (sorry, Venice).
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Where Wreckers Reigned
By day, Seaford Beach is a picture of coastal charm. But in the 16th century, this peaceful stretch of coastline had a far more sinister reputation under the surface.
Down the Rabbit Hole
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The Friendly Pepper-Upper
While Texas is well known for its many exports, a certain uniquely flavored soda put the town of Waco on the international map
Adventure Curiously
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Waco, Texas, United States
Dr Pepper Museum
The oldest major soft drink in the US of A.
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Zermatt, Switzerland
Gornergrat Chapel
The only chapel where you can pray, pose, and pant from the climb.
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
Paul’s Daughter
At Coney Island, it might be the giant burger and soda atop Paul’s Daughter—not the lighthouse—that steal the spotlight.
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Vatican City, Vatican City
Vatican City
The world's smallest army protecting the world’s smallest sovereign state.
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Seaford, England, United Kingdom
Seaford Beach
Where sunbathers now tan and wreckers once scammed.
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London, United Kingdom
Donovan Bros
What do Naomi Campbell, rock band Wet Wet Wet, and Jack the Ripper have in common?
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Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States
Grand Canyon Airlines
This airline offers more than just flights—it offers a perspective shift.
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Morro Bay, California, United States
Former Antique Store, Morro Bay
Looks like this building packed its bags in the 1940s and never quite disembarked.
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Surrey, England, United Kingdom
West Horsley Place
Where history, heads, and ghosts come together for a spine-tingling story...
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Mimika Regency, Indonesia
Grasberg Mine
The location of this cable car is a gold mine — literally!
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Apache Junction, Arizona, United States
Superstition Mountain/Lost Dutchman Museum
Graceland may preserve the life of The King, but AZ's Elvis Memorial Chapel memorializes his only dramatic film role!
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Budapest, Hungary
The Hungarian State Opera House
More-beautiful but smaller-than-the-Viennese Opera.
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New York, New York, United States
Explorers Club
The Explorers Club has been a launchpad for history-making adventurers.
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The Wayback Wooden War
The story of how a feud between a famous father and son led to one of the best toys in the 20th Century.
History Lesson
Frontline Felines
Paws, painted shields, and possibly nine lives: this is the story of how cats defeated a formidable ancient army.
History Lesson
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Fox Theatre
A theatre that has "insurance against ghosts."
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If These Walls Could Talk
A mirror that has escaped a bar three times. A beer commercial gone wrong. Many a tale can be told when you’re Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor...
Not your typical b&b
Basel, Switzerland
Kunstmuseum Basel
Easel-y one of the most precious gems of the city’s art space.
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Berlin, Germany
Georg von Giesche Oberschule
You don't need to be a student in a history class at this German high school to learn about the past of "the Missing School..."
Peter the Eagle
Imagine if the national bird of the United States was a turkey! Well, it almost was...
History Lesson
San Francisco, California, United States
San Francisco City Hall
What do Marilyn Monroe, Beaux-Arts architecture, and Raiders of the Lost Ark all have in common?
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San Francisco, California, United States
San Francisco Mechanics’ Institute
Home to the oldest continuously operating chess club in the US.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles City Hall
The tallest base-isolated structure in the world.
San Francisco, California, United States
Chinatown
SF's most popular tourist destination has quite the history.
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Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Brighton Bandstand
Still working at 140 years old… with no retirement in sight!
Renforth, New Brunswick, Canada
Renforth Lighthouse
Despite being a lighthouse, this story is a bit dark...
Granada, Spain
Alhambra
One of the most notable and best-preserved monuments of Islamic architecture in the world.
Seville, Spain
Palace of San Telmo
One of the most beautiful buildings in Seville, and that says a lot.
Ano Lechonia, Greece
Ano Lechonia Train Station
Call’s coming from inside the house, er… train station.
Death Valley, California, United States
Death Valley National Park
Don't forget your water bottle...
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Mystic, Connecticut, United States
Charles W. Morgan Ship
The Charles W. Morgan is a whaling ship who is the last standing — or should we say floating? — of a whaling fleet of 2,700 ships.
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Stonington, Connecticut, United States
Enders Island
A look around the island and the services it offers is a testament to the founders' legacy.
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Noank, Connecticut, United States
Ford’s Lobster
Much like the menu, the story behind Ford’s Lobster is pretty clawsome, too.
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Munich, Germany
Hofgarten
The gardens weren’t open to the public until 1780 — and thankfully, it’s stayed that way since.
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton Gardens
Amazingly, before Hamilton Gardens was constructed, the land was actually a landfill!
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Olympic Park
Seoul’s Olympic Park hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, which feels fitting as the park certainly deserves a gold medal.
Melbourne, Australia
Fitzroy Gardens
For 150 years, visitors have enjoyed this Victorian-inspired garden with its pathways engulfed by breathtaking elm trees.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Jardin Majorelle
If the Jardin Majorelle gives off a chic vibe, that may not be a coincidence!
Curitiba, Brazil
Botanical Garden of Curitiba
Despite its French-inspired design, the garden stay true to its roots.
San Francisco, California, United States
Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate National Park
The stunning Conservatory of Flowers is the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in all of North America.