Rising above Denver’s flourishing RiNo neighborhood, the Catbird Hotel is playful and eccentric.
In The Details
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
As an AWA Adventurer for about three years, Marvin was drawn to the Community through the colorful lens of our Instagram but became enamored with our stories (Marvin, you’re making us blush!).
Community Creators
Despite being one of the most wealthy people to ever exist, J. Paul Getty was famously reluctant to spend money, and always avoided paying full price.
Humble Humans
These colorful two story shophouses have some coconuts to thank for their current location.
History Lesson
A symbolic architectural achievement and testament to equality in design & education.
Impactful Patrons
The first building in Spain with electrical light was a "plug" that "sparked" Gaudi's career.
Architectural Wonders
There once was a time when musical instruments were an unwelcome sound in this conservatory of music.
In The Details
Queen Victoria's memorial to her husband, Albert, who orchestrated what is considered the first "World's Fair" in 1851 at London's Hyde Park.
History Lesson
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
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
To celebrate the launch of our AWA Postcard Book, we worked with our friends at California's Country Marts to create three special postal popups.
AWA IRL
Unique architectural styles pepper this Philadelphia neighborhood, including what was once the home of Horace Jayne.
History Lesson
Golden Age of Hollywood apartments that once housed a speakeasy.
In The Details
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
While many a castle have cost a pretty penny, very few get to be featured on a pound sterling.
Adventure Curiously
Listen to the audio recording of Llanfairpwll Railway Station.
Let's Discover
What good are postcards without penpals? Our friends at Postcrossing are responsible for organizing the largest group of fans of correspondence around. Take a look behind the scenes!
Snail Mail
Pemaquid Point Light has been prominently placed on a U.S. Quarter, depicted in an Edward Hopper painting as well as… a Microsoft Windows 7 Background.
Off-Centered Adventures
Seattle is known as the birthplace of Grunge music, and this is the first theater in the US with a convertible audience space to make the floor turn into a punk palace.
History Lesson
Since 2004, Ivor Fireman has read fortunes on England's most visited attraction outside of London.
Quality Quirks
Whether from Melbourne, Australia or Chicago, Illinois, you’ve all added delightful moments that make each of your cards special.
Snail Mail
This is a tale of big dreams, false promises, and a last hope of the Lost 49ers.
Off the beaten path
Jamie had never visited a national park before, and was feeling a touch of cabin fever, so she and Eric decided to embark on a bucket-list adventure: a western road trip. The two made their way through highways, byways, along with a few detours to see not one, not two, but fifteen national parks on their month-long excursion.
On the Road
Allegedly, one of the most complete and authentic 19th-century homes in the USA was preserved … on accident.
Off-Centered Adventures
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