Port Foster, Deception Island
Deception Island / Whalers Bay
Shaped like a C, the island’s natural harbor, Whalers Bay, is actually the crater of a volcano that spends most of its time sleeping underwater.
AWA visted hereShaped like a C, the island’s natural harbor, Whalers Bay, is actually the crater of a volcano that spends most of its time sleeping underwater.
AWA visted hereMore inclined toward twenty-four hours of pitch darkness and temperatures that drop as low as −20°C? Visit in December or January!
Playful cow-related imagery is prevalent in the area and can likely even be found on the bulletin board of the light, dung-hued brick council office.
Dialing into the past, Munyonyo’s pay phones stand still while Uganda’s mobile networks keep moving.
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?
Keble College broke Oxford’s stone tradition with bold bricks—and sparked a secret society, “Destroy Keble,” bent on tearing it down.
AWA visted hereSopot Lighthouse began as a disguised spa chimney, became a modest beacon, and eventually claimed lighthouse status—before being “retired.”
In addition to being the most remote community in the lower forty-eight states to use the US Postal Service, it's the only place where mail is delivered by mule train, year-round.
From the CommunityThough the festival is seasonal, RoozenGaarde is open year-round—offering a perennial tribute to Bernadette, whose legacy blooms anew each year, in every possible shade.
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..."
Tough time with Blackjack? Take a load off at the spa.
One of the most notable and best-preserved monuments of Islamic architecture in the world.
Feeding car enthusiasts' fantasies since its mollusk-selling inception.
APCEF Bahia isn't just a club—it's a testament to workers' rights, where union victories mingle with volleyball matches and hydrogymnastics.
The Staten Island Ferry in New York City remains in operation long after bridges and tunnels connected most of the metropolis in the mid 20th century.
Officially opened in 1859, the Port of Yokohama served as the catalyst for international trade between Japan and the United States throughout the 19th century.
For 150 years, visitors have enjoyed this Victorian-inspired garden with its pathways engulfed by breathtaking elm trees.
Conceived in the late 196os as a portable ski chalet, this retro pod stand proudly in the desert of Joshua Tree.
Built in the late 1800s, the Beaufort Fire Station serves the sleepy town of Beaufort, Australia.
A relic of New Zealand's gold rush, this historic hotel now mines for tourists.
This national park is home to Spain's tallest mountain, and archeological sites of an ancient indigenous tribe.
Joshua Tree has attracted all types of people throughout its history, including a female archeologist who wasn't afraid to break barriers.
A century-old theater operated by the fourth- and fifth-generation of the Harris family.
Outside the majestic metropolis of Cairo sits the Western Desert, home to the famous Pyramids of Giza.
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