
From Farm to Village
In 1918, the son of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana—a champion plowman and wheat stacker—fell terribly ill. The healing process of his son led to the birth of a new town: Rātana Pā.
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In 1918, the son of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana—a champion plowman and wheat stacker—fell terribly ill. The healing process of his son led to the birth of a new town: Rātana Pā.
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Located within the Dukes Hotel, this barroom allegedly served as the inspiration for one of the world’s most famous drink orders.
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One of the largest art museums in Switzerland was also once the site of controversial artistic inspiration...
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Sometimes the simple act of placing an item in a museum and calling it art is sufficient...
Off-Centered Adventures
This vast garden’s origins begin with a man who wanted to collect the world...
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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.
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A symbolic architectural achievement and testament to equality in design & education.
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Golden Age of Hollywood apartments that once housed a speakeasy.
In The Details
Mesmerized by the area’s natural beauty, it was in Sun Valley that the author felt like he could finally live the life of his many idealistic characters—hiking, hunting, and enjoying time with locals that knew the rugged landscape.
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Everything in this hotel and museum is for sale, but the stories it holds are priceless.
Not your typical b&b
From a custom-built lighthouse apartment to an airplane-hangar-sized workshop, the story of Ingvar Hreinsson, the man who repaired every single lighthouse in Iceland, isn’t one you’ll want to miss.
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Though bringing your own food into a movie theater is typically frowned upon, owner Jerry Steel encouraged it.
In The Details
A small island where tips are taped to the walls of the bar, and perhaps one of the most famous "Cheeseburgers in Paradise" is served.
Quality Quirks
Despite the sci-fi sounding name, this lightship is a rare homage to how ships are protected in deep or onerous terrain where it is difficult to construct lighthouses.
Off-Centered Adventures
Cold and unforgiving Shetland weather inspired a young schoolboy to write the local paper to build a new bus shelter for him and his classmates, but it ended up becoming more than a bus stop.
Quality Quirks
Installed in 1999, the Ballon Generali is a tethered helium balloon that also tracks air quality in the skies of Paris.
Groundbreakers
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