Each Whit Tuesday, Echternach revives its centuries-old dancing procession: a handkerchief-linked, brass-band swirl of faith and footwork that even Saint Willibrord would jump back in line for.
From the CommunityHow a French ventriloquist sparked the the idea for the first official library in the USA.
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Old-school. Cash-only. Preferably quarters.
From the CommunityThis picture-perfect railway has been brought back to life!
From the CommunityRoller skating to the sound of a live pipe organ? Only in Portland.
From the CommunityPerched along Washington’s Highway 2, this spot has been serving coffee with a side of folklore for more than 30 years.
From the CommunitySt. Johann Chapel in Basel, plain and modest beside the grand Minster, endures through centuries of shifting use—once a fruit storehouse, now a quiet space for small services.
From the CommunityEscalls Chapel, a stone church near Land’s End, is now best known for its surfboard cross: a seaside landmark blending faith and beach culture.
From the CommunityCalico, a silver boomtown turned ghost town, survives as a blend of ruins, restorations, and legend, now preserved as a desert park.
From the CommunityThe wealthiest man in the world's ode to literature.
From the CommunityOnce a secret lair for alchemists and goldsmiths, this ornate tower has been standing proud in Prague for centuries.
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The fifth largest library in the world.
From the CommunityBookstores looking to attract more visitors really ought to take a page out of Tsutaya Bookstore’s book(s)!
From the CommunityThis century-old ghost sign in Kraków offers a rare glimpse into pre-war Jewish life and entrepreneurship.
From the CommunityThe most famous landmark of Florence, il Duomo still holds some secrets within its constrcution.
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The mountain has always been a focal point for global climbers and explorers.
From the CommunityThe Orgov telescope may once again clear the dust and give us a picture of what’s really out there.
From the CommunityVisitors take note: you must remove your shoes before entering.
AWA visted hereGuests can identify favorites, as no two giraffes in the world have the same patch pattern.
A resort that especially caters to reptile lovers…because who wouldn’t love to share their vacation with crocodiles living in a man-made lagoon?
The story of Sweden's crown jewel of milling.
From the CommunityWhat do Naomi Campbell, rock band Wet Wet Wet, and Jack the Ripper have in common?
From the CommunityThis airline offers more than just flights—it offers a perspective shift.
From the CommunityPouring cups since 1654, Queen’s Lane Coffee House claims the crown as Europe’s oldest continually serving coffeehouse—fueling debates, theories, and centuries of caffeine-fueled conversations.
AWA visted herePunting: The quintessential Oxbridge pastime.
AWA visted hereFitzbillies has been serving up its famous sticky Chelsea buns since 1920—surviving wars, fires, and closures to remain a Cambridge icon.
AWA visted hereKeble College broke Oxford’s stone tradition with bold bricks—and sparked a secret society, “Destroy Keble,” bent on tearing it down.
AWA visted hereOne can visit for weekly mass, or, for the less ecclesiastically inclined, you could have a go at your own game of biblical bingo.
From the CommunityStams Bahnhof in Austria’s Tyrol region may be tiny, but it leads to big attractions: a 13th-century abbey, an Olympic training center, and stunning Alpine views—all with ÖBB’s famously punctual trains.
Today, regardless of rank, all members of the public can cool down while surveying the entirety of the empress’s verdant spool.
Colonia’s "Street of Sighs", once a bustling hub for sailors and brothels, became a UNESCO gem thanks to the women who preserved its historic charm.
Lewes’ post office stands as a tribute to Benjamin Franklin, the original postmaster general and face of over 130 U.S. stamps.
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