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Seamus McMahon
Seamus McMahon is a head writer for Accidentally Wes Anderson, having joined forces with the adventurous crew in 2021. Based in Chicago, he is inspired by architecture and history, and hops on a plane with his wife at any chance they can get. Favorite Wes Anderson film: Grand Budapest Hotel.
Divine Tailoring
Where centuries of craftsmanship meet a calling higher than fashion.
Skilled Artisans
Not-So-Secret Skyscraper
At one time in its history, Detroit's “Cathedral of Finance” was protecting something top secret.
History Lesson
New York, New York, United States
New York Public Library
The fifth largest library in the world.
From the Community
Lore of the Lighthouse
This white structure and town of Vik below have been a beacon for other creatures, living…and legendary.
In the Wild
Read Between The Lions
In between two lions lies an entrance to the fifth-largest library in the world.
Architectural Wonders
Key to the City
The beachy southernmost city of the United States that to locals is actually its own sovereign republic…
Let's Discover
Steam Come True
Hot springs so tranquil that, according to legend, could bring peace to any warmongering spirit…..
Off the beaten path
From Cloistered to Cultivated
From papal palace to garden party, Castel Gandolfo isn’t just for popes anymore.
In the Wild
Saimin for the Soul
Located smack dab in the Pacific Ocean, Hawai’i has acquired quite a fusion of cultural dishes over the years.
Impactful Patrons
Florence, Italy
Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore
The most famous landmark of Florence, il Duomo still holds some secrets within its constrcution.
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Gilded & Grounded
Join us on a visit to the largest traditional French garden in the United States
History Lesson
Fun Is More Fun Outside
Isn’t fun more fun outside? That’s what Camp Fimfo is here to prove.
Not your typical b&b
New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Camp Fimfo – Texas Hill Country
What's more fun that inside? Outside.
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Making Waves
Home to some of the largest rideable waves on Earth, this small Portuguese town has seen some record-breaking waves.
In the Wild
A Port in Time
While this laid-back French port was once a main center for trade and global connection, its greatest export was not spices nor wheat, but global navigators…
History Lesson
Comedy’s Slippery Secret
People have been slipping on bananas for laughs for years–but where did it begin?
Quality Quirks
A Rotunda Reborn
Behind this “interstellar” structure is a storied 150-year history of design.
Architectural Wonders
A Slalom Snafu
With over 349 ski resorts, Italy has quite a fascination with traversing snow-filled slopes.
In the Wild
How King Louie Got His Horn
You may have heard of Louis Armstrong, one of the jazz greats, but how did he get his first horn?
Groundbreakers
Juliet’s Overflowing Inbox
Though some might leave their romantic destinies to fate, in Verona, faith is placed in medieval brick.
Snail Mail
A Voice for Change
On the cold winter night of January 7th, 1955, audiences of the Metropolitan Opera were witness to history.
Groundbreakers
A Dam Important Landmark
Once the largest dam in the world, this desert-surrounded landmark can be attributed to the birth of one urban center and the death of another–and the growth of many more!
Let's Discover
Shaken in St. James
Located within the Dukes Hotel, this barroom allegedly served as the inspiration for one of the world’s most famous drink orders.
Impactful Patrons
All About the Almonds
Some towns are known for their extra crunchy celery, others, their celebratory confetti...
Off the beaten path
The Birth of the TV Dinner
Ever order too much turkey for your Thanksgiving Dinner? In 1953, a major American company did just that and what transpired next would change the course of modern dinner forever.
History Lesson
Coffin It Up!
Amongst the arid expanse of Southwest Nevada, there’s a sight that will stop one dead in their tracks...
Off the beaten path
A Museum’s Muse
One of the largest art museums in Switzerland was also once the site of controversial artistic inspiration...
Impactful Patrons
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Copacabana Palace Hotel
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.
The Rhine’s Radiant Retreat
In Basel, three is indeed a magic number. Welcoming guests since 1681, you'll be sure to receive the royal treatment at this radiant retreat on the Rhine.
Let's Discover
A Hotel Above the Clouds
This rising mountain and its hospitable inn have had visitors including celebrities, royalty, and….dragons?
Not your typical b&b
Props to the Printing Press
Feeling “all out of sorts” these days? You can blame the printing press.
Let's Discover
Embsay, United Kingdom
Embsay Railway Station
While the train might move forward, the passenger is going back in time.
Making of the Ferris Wheel
Making a global impact for many summers (and festivals) to come.
History Lesson
Bornes de Aguiar, Portugal
Pedras Salgadas Park
Tough time with Blackjack? Take a load off at the spa.
No Ordinary Office
The Office of Collecting and Design welcomes you to sift through treasures in this curious museum.
Quality Quirks
Genova, Italy
Palazzo San Giorgio
No need to yell out the surname of a famous explorer to discover the long history of this harbor side palace.
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Office of Collecting and Design
Collecting everything but dust.
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Death Valley, California, United States
Amargosa Opera House
With many twists and turns, this playhouse's story could be an operetta.
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Magny-Cours, France
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Days are always "classic" on this iconic racetrack.
Prisms of Past and Present
Glass with a little bit of stain in it. Okay, more than a little.
Architectural Wonders
Livestock Lifts
Home to the largest concentration of cable cars in the world, this mountainous region takes farming to new heights.
Let's Discover
Worth the Time
Home to the most complicated timepiece ever constructed, this Swiss collection is worth one’s time.
Let's Discover
Melbourne, Australia
The Regent Theatre
“The Palace for the People” has risen from the ashes- literally.
From the Community
Booth Island, Antarctica
Port Charcot
This peninsula has been taken over by a rookery of gentoo penguins...
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The Story of the Peanut Man
Continually curious and ever-determined, this scientist’s life achievements are no small peanuts.
Groundbreakers
An Uncommon Stay
A swanky new hotel emerges in Ann Arbor with an ode to one of the University's most important presidents.
Architectural Wonders
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Vanguard Hotel
Providing uncommon accomodation for the common man.
Bahía Bustamente, Argentina
Bahía Bustamente Lodge
A visit to the Argentinian Galapagos.
From the Community
Wooly Wanderers Down Under
Find out how New Zealand’s furry friends are a part of everyday life, as well as an integral part of Kiwi history.
Let's Discover
Luck of the Looters
A real-life whodunnit took place in the halls of Dublin Castle and remains shockingly unsolved to this day...
History Lesson
Isle Au Haut, Maine, United States
Isle Au Haut Post Office
Only after a three-hour drive from Portland and a six-mile boat ride will a visitor step foot on Isle Au Haut’s shores....
San Francisco, California, United States
Painted Ladies
Everywhere you look, there's colorful houses.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Mussala Post Office
One country's independence led to some peculiar postage.
London, United Kingdom
London Aquatic Center
Fittingly, this olympic scaled bathhouse is fully inspired by the ways of the water.
Manzanares, Spain
Gran Teatro de Manzanares
This theatre is only as old as the invention of the DVD.
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A Locomotive Milestone
In mountainous Switzerland, more creative methods were needed in making railways than just laying down the track.
Adventure Curiously
Snouts Save Lives
Sure, this ski patrol has snowmobiles and other gadgets and gizmos. Its secret weapon against an avalanche, however, might surprise you.
Adventurer Stories
Issaquah, Washington, United States
Historic Shell Station
Feeding car enthusiasts' fantasies since its mollusk-selling inception.
The Birth of a Beer Bash
For 16 straight days each year, Bavariapark becomes host to the largest folk and beer festival in the world.
History Lesson
A Candlelit Future
Glistening white as a hopeful symbol for the future, an old Greek Orthodox parish has been reborn in New York’s Financial District.
In The Details
Saint-Saturnin, France
Bourgoin Cognac Vineyards
Four generations in the making: The story of Bourgoin Cognac, a family legacy.
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New York, New York, United States
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
A new light in the memorial square.
No Bread Here
Instead of being famous for a certain type of bread, this small town on the coast of Sussex has a history of smuggling...
Off the beaten path
Poor Niagara…
The mighty Iguazu is a sight to behold and this nearby luxury hotel a welcome place to lay one’s head.
Let's Discover
Mystic, Connecticut, United States
Mystic Seaport Museum
It has wooden whaling boats. And pepperoni pizza.
AWA visted hereRye, Sussex, United Kingdom
Rye Signal Box
Tourism may be it's main industry these days, but once this town was a smuggler's haven.
Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
Catch a glimpse of one of the 7 natural Wonders of the World.
Wedding Cake Vessel
On the crisp waters of Lake Geneva, a bright-white “wedding-cake” of a vessel cruises through the waves of emerald blue.
History Lesson
A Theater with a Dual Citizenship
Decorated with neoclassical motifs, this theater is a reminder that the border of Switzerland and Italy is somewhat blurred...
Architectural Wonders
Locarno, Switzerland
Locarno–Madonna del Sasso Funicular
This royal blue car regularly transports patrons up a 30% grade, and was the dream of man who brought his immense fortunes back to Locarno.
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Grapefruits and Galaxies
Passersby in this sleepy Californian town should take note of unattended grapefruit stands that line the main road...
On the Road
A Michelin-Starred Inn
While romping through the Danish countryside, one won’t have to travel far to find restful accommodations and warm meals...
Not your typical b&b
Borrego Springs, California, United States
Seley Ranch Red Grapefruit
Selling some of the best grapefruits in the world.
Comedy at a Coastal Chateau
A short scooter ride from the large seaside city of Marseille, the quiet village of Carry-le-Rouet holds all keys to leisurely French Riviera living— including a seasonal Ferris wheel sitting in its harbor.
Skilled Artisans
An Attempt to Collect the World
This vast garden’s origins begin with a man who wanted to collect the world...
Impactful Patrons
Boston’s Restored Relic
The house was built at a time when Roxbury was still just a rural town on the outskirts of Boston, and if these walls could speak, they would whisper centuries of Old Bay State history.
History Lesson
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Musée Albert-Kahn
This “garden of the world” also contains a plethora of pictures.
Jade Justice
Hidden within the old temple complex of the Thai royal family lies an object said to hold awesome powers—even protecting an entire country from disease.
History Lesson
Papal Archives
Braccio Nuovo is the largest historical artifact and art collection in the country. Actually, it’s the only museum system in the country.
Architectural Wonders
Lucas Heights, Australia
The High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR) Control Room
To sit in this chair, you need to be accredited.
Lugo, Spain
The Círculo de las Artes
The only city in the world to be completely surrounded by intact Roman walls.
Methana, Greece
The Thermal Baths of Methana Springs
Dipping your toes into this bright blue pool, you’d be surprised that its warm temperatures are not man-made (and neither are the bubbles).
Expert of Extreme Exploration
Exploring the nooks and crannies of Antarctica, this ship takes after its namesake, who was forever fascinated with polar exploration.
Adventurer Stories
The Southernmost Waiting Room
Comfortably packed amongst the snow, Damoy Point is home to the southernmost waiting room in the world.
Off the beaten path
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Riverside Hotel Saigon
It’s a tale of two cities. Well, two names for the same city.
From the CommunityBangkok, Thailand
Wat Phra Kaew
Hidden within the old temple complex of the Thai royal family lies an object said to hold awesome powers—even protecting an entire country from disease.
Varenna, Lake Como, Italy
Hotel Olivedo
As one deboards the ferry into the village of Varenna, luckily, that is all the work one needs to do when staying at the Hotel Olivedo.
Wiencke Island, Antarctica
Damoy Point
Comfortably packed amongst the snow, Damoy Point is home to the southernmost waiting room in the world.
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Drake Passage, Antarctica
The Drake Passage
For at least two days without sight of land, you will endure the strongest ocean currents in the world, galeforce winds, and waves that can reach as high as 60 feet.
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Saving the Stage
With popcorn in hand and a cold soda to wash it down, it’s time to roll the film on a unique small-town movie complex.
In The Details
London, United Kingdom
The Connaught Bar
Enjoy a long list of libations at what was voted the world's greatest bar.
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Ketchum, Idaho, United States
Bald Mountain (Mount Baldy)
Only reachable by ski lift.
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Gunnison, Colorado, United States
Monarch Pass
A Road through which daredevils take on the Continental Divide.
Derby Line, Vermont, United States
Haskell Free Library & Opera House
Purposely built to pledge allegiance to two flags, this structure automatically enrolls performers into an international tour.
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Cardrona, New Zealand
Cardrona Hotel
A relic of New Zealand's gold rush, this historic hotel now mines for tourists.
Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States
Blue Swallow Motel
Authentic Route 66 motel featuring heartwarming "benediction" from its first owner.
The DIY Conservatory
Over 110 years old, within the iron and glass of this “crystal palace” is an international showcase of floral beauty.
Adventure Curiously
Ketchum, Idaho, United States
Community Library
Located all around the world. Founded by a group of 17 enterprising women from the Sun Valley area, the Community Library holds a unique chapter in the region’s history.
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How to Form a Creative Club
It all began the same way as many creative endeavors do: a group of friends getting together to discuss their favorite art. Centuries later, this small community’s dedication has grown into the largest art museum in Switzerland.
Impactful Patrons
Philanthropic Preservations
Untouched since 1954, the Gibson House in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood is a special time-traveler’s delight back to the city’s golden era.
Humble Humans
Bitter Rivals
With its bright yellow cap and signature “one- size-too-big” label, Angostura is the secret weapon to many a bartender, but its origins don’t start at the neighborhood saloon.
Quality Quirks
Sprouting Novel Ideas
First planted for medicinal purposes, the Oxford Botanical Garden’s herbs have been known to heal more than one’s physical maladies.
Adventure Curiously
Florence, Italy
Teatro Niccolini
One of the oldest modern playhouses in Europe, this theater is a portal back into when one of the most important European families ruled the region.
Minnesota’s Mega Mall
From welcoming over 40 million visitors annually, to showcasing a special seat festooned high above the theme park ride, this indoor mall is filled with curious wonders.
In The Details
Hainted Hues
Strolling along the streets of any old city on the Southeastern coast of the United States, one is bound to encounter porches featuring a blanket of blue paint on the roof’s underside— “haint” blue that is.
Let's Discover
Modular Accommodations
Rising above Denver’s flourishing RiNo neighborhood, the Catbird Hotel is playful and eccentric.
In The Details
Vichy, France
Hall des Sources
Water with some healing powers, although chugging one’s water is not recommended.
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Colorado National Monument
Imagine taking care of 32 square miles for one dollar a year.
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Hip in Heritage
Once the tallest building in the state, the Surety Hotel was constructed during an economic boom for the city of Des Moines, but it would cycle through a rolodex of names before finding the most befitting title.
In The Details
San Francisco, California, United States
Olympic Club
A club that's earned the title "Olympic" with some medal-winning members.
Sprouting Coconuts into a Community
These colorful two story shophouses have some coconuts to thank for their current location.
History Lesson
Singapore, Singapore
Redhill Station
Sitting "Pretty in Pink," this station and its surrounding area get their name from an intruiging local legend.
Alpe Devero, Italy
Bar Pensione Fattorini
The only place in the world one can find Bettelmatt cheese.
Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Sunnyside Farms
Woodstock would forever be changed by playing the part of a village over 500 miles away—Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Skiing the Backwoods
Learn about the art of skiing backcountry (& explore the oldest spot in the lower 48 United States for helicopter drop-offs).
Off the beaten path
Ghent, Belgium
UGent Sports Centre
Founded in 1817, Ghent University boasts achievements ranging from hosting Einstein to offering a course on Literature (Taylor’s Version), where Taylor Swift’s lyrics meet classic literature.
Sawtooth City, Idaho, United States
Smiley Creek Lodge
The best darn milkshakes in the valley.
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Split, Croatia
Croatian National Theatre
We'll split the cost of the tickets to see an opera here with you!
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pathe Tuschinski
One man's dream to create one of the most beautiful cinema's in the world.
Humble Beginnings
It began in a basement, hatched from a plan made on Thanksgiving weekend, there's been a lot to feel thankful for.
In The Details
Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Penn Theatre
This community staple was without a "movie staple" in its first decade.
London, United Kingdom
James Smith & Sons
Europe's oldest umbrella maker is here to stay for a rainy day.
Ocean Grove, New Jersey, United States
’59 Nash Metropolitan
Before the tiny Smart Cars, there was the Nash Metropolitan.
Academy Award-Winning Apartments
Golden Age of Hollywood apartments that once housed a speakeasy.
In The Details
Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Todra Gorge
This beautiful dusted gorge exists a stone's throw from a wonder of an arid climate--an oasis
Waterbury, Vermont, United States
Cabot Cheese
In 1919, 94 farmers came together to form a cooperative, realizing that they were better off working together in dairy than independently.
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Trading Passports for Library Cards
Sitting on the border of Canada and the United States, this is the only opera house in the world to have an address in separate countries.
Off-Centered Adventures
Flint, Michigan, United States
The Capitol Theatre
A theater restoration even its ghosts can appreciate.
Tobermory, Isle of Mull, United Kingdom
Isle of Mull Cheese
The only dairy farm in the Hebrides.
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Tobermory, Isle of Mull, United Kingdom
Tobermory
A harbor possibly holding buried treasure.
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Anatomical Museum
A new meaning behind a body being "snatched."
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The Scottish “White House”
While many a castle have cost a pretty penny, very few get to be featured on a pound sterling.
Adventure Curiously
Seattle, Washington, United States
Space Needle
This Seattle icon actually began with a bar napkin sketch of a UFO and a tethered balloon.
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La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Salle de Musique
This theatre is a perfect reflection of the precise nature of it's watch-making patrons.
Washington, D.C., United States
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum
Located next to Union Station in the capital of the United States, this museum is dedicated to all “philatists”, or as some might know them, the studiers of stamps.
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Hinsdale, New Hampshire, United States
Hinsdale Post Office
Processing post for over two centuries, the Hinsdale Post Office has so much more to offer than your average stamp-seller.
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Seattle, Washington, United States
Graduate Seattle
An Art Deco hotel with a rooftop view of the mountains.
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Seattle, Washington, United States
Paramount Theatre
The first theater in the US with a convertible audience space.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
The Harlan Residences
Golden Age of Hollywood apartments that once housed a speakeasy.
New Albany, Ohio, United States
Charles and Charleen Hinson Amphitheater
Coming from a long tradition of public outdoor performance spaces, This amphitheater rocks.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Pinacoteca Station
In 2008, several paintings from this museum went on an adventure.
Yellowstone, Wyoming, United States
Yellowstone National Park
Larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, the world’s first national park is a literal hotbed of activity.
Batumi, Georgia
Anyuns Ice Cream Shop
Ice cream is softly served in the "Las Vegas of the Caspian Sea."
Southport, Maine, United States
Dogfish Head Point
Welcome to Dogfish Head point, home to beer, lobster, and lobster beer.
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Wiscasset, Maine, United States
Castle Tucker
A complete Victorian home, preserved on accident.
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Ketchum, Idaho, United States
Pioneer Saloon
Now known for its margaritas as well as displaying one of the author’s hunting rifles, one could assume Hemingway today would be more than happy to continue hanging out at the establishment—especially for its infamy as an illegal gambling den in the bar’s early history.
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Cassopolis, Michigan, United States
Geneva School
The county and a story about one of it's most famous citizens will lure you in.
Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
Sun Valley Resort & Lodge
In 1936, this Idahoan valley traded sheep for ski enthusiasts--and has never looked back.
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South Ayrshire, Scotland
Girvan
When people think of Scotland, pristine, long, sandy beaches are probably not top of mind. The people of Girvan, however, would like a word.
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St Andrews, Scotland
Old Course
The oldest golf course in the world was almost dumped for archery.
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Lewes, Delaware, United States
Lewes Historical Society
Some houses have bricks, others have stones... this house has a cannonball.
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Milton, Delaware, United States
King’s Ice Cream
An ice cream shop that serves up the royal treatment.
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Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Capitole Cinematheque Switzerland
A modern theater that once was packed full of moviegoers hoping to"phone home."
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Mimi Ohio Theatre
A downtown theater resurrected by a determined group of individuals.
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Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
Heublein Tower
Overlooking Hartford, this Bavarian-style tower fulfilled a promise made by young lovers.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Pico House
Pico may translate to "peak," but the city of Los Angeles was only just getting started during the construction of this landmark
York, Maine, United States
Grain Surfboards
A surfing company who's grains have found their way into hops.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Queens’ College
Owing its name to two Queens, this hall is located in one of the oldest colleges at Cambridge University.
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Oxford, United Kingdom
The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels
A fire couldn't damage the allure of Oxford's iconic hotel.
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Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand
“The Last Post Office”
This bright red post office holds more than your typical letter.
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Skateland
Roller skate for your health. Founded in 1955, closed in 2006 after its roof caught fire this rink's iconic signage lives on!
Havana, Cuba
Bacardi Building
Home to a grand design, this structure might make one go "batty" for Art Deco.
Crestone, Colorado, United States
Crestone Ziggurat
A Ziggurat built millennia after its predecessors, in a town of 141.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Presidential Palace
A symbol of when it was a French colony, the presidential palaces offers a glimpse into the storied history of Vietnam.
Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sulejmanija Mosque
This colorful mosque sits at the heart of the "City of Veziers"
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
The Elizabeth Hotel
A new hotel named after the Mother of Fort Collins...or is it Auntie?
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Cañon City, Colorado, United States
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Once the world's highest suspension bridge. Don't look down.
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Greely, Pennsylvania, United States
Camp Timber Tops
Coming here since 1961, campers have come to the Poconos to take part in Camp Timber Tops---we hope the cabins have heating.
Goa, India
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church
This old Portugese-style Church holds clues into Goa's colonial history--and its a movie star!
Rochester, New York, United States
Kodak Tower
This photogenic tower is the headquarters of one of the world's most famous camera brands, and fought to continue to be Rochester's tallest tower.
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Bavaria, Germany
Chiemsee
Amongst the glittering lake and Alpine background lies a palace fit for a "mad" king.
Stevenson, Washington, United States
Stevenson Landing
This remote landing finds itself in a triangle of volcanic activity.
Evian-les-Bains, France
Palais Lumière
A fitting name for two brothers who illuminated the world on the wonders of cinema.
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand Railway Station
Since 2011, high-speed trains have called the old Trans-Caspian Railway home.
Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Pedrick Storehouse
This "bewitching" wharf building carries on the legacy of a once vibrant harbor.
Tokyo, Japan
Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan
The Tokyo Correspondents’ Club first mission: to make sure foreign correspondents had somewhere to sleep, research a story, share a meal or drink, and hold press conferences.
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Como, Colorado, United States
Como Depot
At this railroad crossing, you don't need to look both ways... because the train ain't coming.
Frontignano (Ussita), Marche, Italy
Frontignano Coturnice Ski-lift Station
Sip a cappuccino and hop on the lift as we dive in to one of Italy's national pastimes.
Gdansk, Poland
The Long Market
One of Europe's grandest squares is actually a strip. Unlike Vegas, coins are not welcome here.
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
This train offers scenic vistas, comfortable dining--and even a ride to the North Pole!
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
Seaside Post Office
One of the most photographed Post Office buildings in the United States, it's only been around for a little over 30 years!
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Biltmore Hotel
While Jazz Age socialites flocked to this iconic hotel--some guests couldn't wait to fly away!
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Putrajaya, Malaysia
Palace of Justice
A young republic decided to construct a completely new capital city--and this gorgeous building is the star.
Tropoja, Albania
Valbona Valley
This untamed haven of mountains, caves, and rivers has a special place in Albanian culture.
Gaming, Austria
Ötscherland-Express
Ride along this historic express train to a monastery founded by the once powerful Habsburgs.
Dunedin, New Zealand
Chingford Stables
This 19th Century park building puts the "neigh" in neighborly.
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States
Dog Chapel
All dogs go to heaven--but we get a Dog Chapel.
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Munich, Germany
ORAG-Haus
Surviving a world war, this pink lady is back due to a city's decision to rebuild from the rubble.
Seville, Spain
Royal Alcazar of Seville
This "Chameleon" palace is the oldest royal residence still in use in Europe.
Edinburgh, Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
The national museum where one can find marvelous machinations, Dolly the cloned sheep....and possibly a Hoodwink?
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Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Botanical Gardens & Kibble Palace
A Victorian eccentric, John Kibble crafted many things, but this house of flora and fauna appears to be his most lasting legacy.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Stewart Christie & Gilbert The Phone Box
The oldest tailor in Scotland is a marvelous shop of mystery and master-crafted bespoke suits.
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Girvan, Scotland
Hendrick’s Gin Palace
Step inside a mystical palace designed with an "unusual" botanical spirit in mind.
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Stampa-Coltura, Switzerland
Palazzo Castelmur
Gone for centuries, a family returned back to its ancestral home.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Linh Son Temple
A place of worship and gathering space this spot brings peace to a community fleeing war.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Martinelli Building
This sunset pink structure was the tallest in Latin America. And just kept growing.
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Biltmore Hotel
This grand hotel was the place to be in America's Jazz Age--and some patrons of that era have stuck around.
Poznań, Poland
Collegium Maius
Now a school of medicine, this university can trace its roots back to a king.
Medan City, Indonesia
Al Mashun Grand Mosque
This beautifully designed mosque is located in the heart of one of the world's largest coffee producing regions.
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Pécs, Hungary
Pécs County Hall
This building's colorful tile is the work of a local legend, who's technique led to a boom of colorful roofs in late 19th Century Hungary.
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Iowa Capitol Building
A State Capitol building that provides many reasons why you "Ought to Give Iowa A Try."
Percé, Quebec, Canada
Bonaventure Island
This island is home to a large population--but it's not humans.
Eyjafjörður, Iceland
Hauganes Village
It’s hard not to be taken by this village’s natural beauty…or its Jacuzzis.
Zürich, Switzerland
Landesmuseum
A modern castle full of Swiss treasures, including an ancient statue discovered amongst a pile of bones.
Venice, Italy
Museo Storico Navale di Venezia
This museum holds the last piece of a legendary Venetian ship, that coud soon be reborn.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Severance Hall
Due to the gilded facades and immense grandeur of the space, it’s easy to miss parts of the hall that at one time made it unique.
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Howard M. Metzenbaum United States Courthouse
An artifact of the "City Beautiful"movement, this courtroom can only be described as "royale."
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Kansas City Power and Light Building
Once the tallest building west of the Mississippi River, this structure is a temple to all things light--and may be fighting some shadowy figures.
Stockholm, Sweden
Djurgården 10
A ferry that transports visitors around the beating heart of SwedenA ferry that transports visitors around the beating heart of Sweden
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Gartner Auditorium
A grand organ's renovated concert space is housed in an unexpected institution.
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Miami, Florida, United States
Olympia Theater
A downtown Miami theater who's fate continues to be intertwined with a philanthropist and his legacy
Bokeelia, Florida, United States
Historic Fishing Shacks
These humble seafaring shacks are all that's left of a once booming fishing industry.
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Pineland, Florida, United States
Cabbage Key Restaurant Bar & Inn
A small island where one can place a dollar on the wall and eat a "Cheeseburger in Paradise"
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Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Burroughs Home & Gardens
A mansion that hosted a cast of characters that were the envy of all Ft. Myers.
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Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Laboratory Theater
A theater with both a living and phantom ensemble.
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Sanibel Island, Florida, United States
Sanibel Island
Many of the island’s hotels even offer special sinks in guest rooms for the purpose of washing new additions to collections.
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Saint Louis, Michigan, United States
Woody’s Music
Unique instruments, autographed photos, and maybe even a tarantula may greet you upon entry into this shop.
Tokyo, Japan
Meiji Jingu
A shrine where the living venerate the spiritual world through sake offerings.
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Moscow, Russia
Sanduny Baths
A bathhouse who's story began with love, a queen's blessing, and diamonds.
Milan, Italy
Marchesi 1824
Beginning solely as a confectioner, the shop garnered a widespread reputation.
Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia
Black Lighthouse
A lighthouse that was attacked by a foe that it didn't expect.
Bronx, New York, United States
Hughes Hall, Fordham University
Hughes Hall became an iconic location in The Exorcist. Rumored to be haunted itself, the historic French Gothic building blends academic legacy with cinematic terror.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scotsman Hotel
This Georgian-style theatre sits at the base of what once was the news hub of Scotland---and carrier pigeons.
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New York, New York, United States
Stonewall Inn
This beloved bar in New York City is recognized as the birthplace of the LGBT+ civil rights movement in the U.S.
Berlin, Germany
Gartenstadt Falkenberg
This project became well-known for exhibiting color to Berliners in a whole new way.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The second oldest botanic garden in Britain, founded in 1670, houses an incredible 13,500 species of plants.
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London, United Kingdom
Covent Garden Station
Follow this arrow to trains in historic Covent Garden station in London, built in 1907.
Montreux, Switzerland
Les Avants-Sonloup Funicular
Climbing through the treacherous Alpine mountains, this railcar is a modern marvel.
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Épernay, Champagne, France
Champagne la Castellane
Is it a celebration without champagne? This starry drink is synonymous with life's happy moments.