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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...

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The Southernmost Waiting Room

Comfortably packed amongst the snow, Damoy Point is home to the southernmost waiting room in the world.

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Switching Gears

Dubbed “the last, best, and friendliest of old-time motels,” this pink-stuccoed lodging is a relic of America’s roadtripping golden years.

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Smilin’ in the Sawtooths

The best darn milkshakes in the valley.

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Skiing the Backwoods

Learn about the art of skiing backcountry (& explore the oldest spot in the lower 48 United States for helicopter drop-offs).

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Never Trust A Shortcut

This is a tale of big dreams, false promises, and a last hope of the Lost 49ers.

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The Sovereign of Sundaes

An ice cream shop that serves up the royal treatment.

Off-Centered Adventures

A Museum for the Mundane

Offering the unique experience of diving into the history of the industrialized northern counties of England, this museum is anything but standard.

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The Semi-Recognized Center of the World

Welcome to Felicity, California — a tourist economy in a town of two, at the (semi-officially recognized) Center of the World.

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Cryptic Coastal Communication

The KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station still stands, saved by its historic legacy, a few highly dedicated volunteers… and a whole lotta luck.

History Lesson

Exploring Otherwhere in Uzbekistan With David Axelrod

Guest writer David Axelrod shares his experience traveling through Uzbekistan during the pandemic.

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Not Your Typical Winter Wonderland

This illusion of a winter wonderland is located within the hot deserts of New Mexico.

Down the Rabbit Hole

The Birth Of The Burger

Who invented the Hamburger? A simple question that is actually a bit of a pickle to answer.

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The Southernmost Library

Thanks to atmospheric scientist Dr. Russell Schnell, the world can now claim to have Little Free Libraries on all seven continents.

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The Cat’s Meow Of Durham

A game of "Cat" and moonshiners.

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The Jovial Isle Of Iceland

Only six residents inhabit an island named the best in the whole world.

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Floating Fishermen

These humble seafaring shacks are all that's left of a once booming fishing industry.

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A Museum For Punctual Patrons

These clocks appreciate a visitor who is on time.

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The Pasta King And His Spaghetti Palace

Royal Rigatoni

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The Land Of Lighthouses

Twenty-seven mini lighthouses can be found on Lake Havasu.

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A Pocket-Sized Post Office

The post office, located along the U.S. Route 41, is in fact, the smallest full-service post office in the United States.

On the Road

The Petite Parish

The self-proclaimed Guinness World Record holder for "Smallest Chapel in the World" is contested only by the Guinness World Record Organization itself.

Architectural Wonders

From Siberia With Love

Antarctica is home to seven houses of worship - one made a long journey to serve parishioners at the at the bottom of the world.

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Celebrating A Chic Shetland Shelter

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.

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