Porto Alegre, Brazil
Palácio do Comércio
Palácio do Comércio is not just a source of “architectural pride”, but a historical city-wide landmark.
Palácio do Comércio is not just a source of “architectural pride”, but a historical city-wide landmark.
In the 1950s, both a wealthy hotelier and a Hollywood legend called this towering hotel home.
The site of some of the most luxurious brands is also the site of some of the most unusual ... recycling.
This university is celebrated for its academic programs -- and its cactus collection.
The only place in the world one can find Bettelmatt cheese.
Woodstock would forever be changed by playing the part of a village over 500 miles away—Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
This community staple was without a "movie staple" in its first decade.
Europe's oldest umbrella maker is here to stay for a rainy day.
This building which drew inspiration from the battlefield is the missing link from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello to Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture.
A trip through the tree tunnel is a ticket to another world. It’s easy to get lost in the wonder of the place… but, wait! Listen closely… we’re receiving a message.
A hot-pink confection of Bohemian Neo-Renaissance style, the Hotel Opera stands in the less touristy Nové Město, or “New Town,” quarter of storied Prague.
This Art Nouveau building was once home to France's most powerful grocer's union.
This Austrian palace is celebrated for its fountains and water tricks.
This Museum goes on underwater archeological expeditions to gather artifacts for its exhibits.
A theater restoration even it's ghosts can appreciate.
A harbor possibly holding buried treasure.
AWA Visted HereThe only city in the world to be completely surrounded by intact Roman walls.
Buyers, beware. One member of the crew at Capitol Hill Books isn’t here for your crap — and he means, it in the most caring, sincere way possible.
AWA Visted HereWhen choosing a location for their new home, Southport Savings Bank decided to keep an eye on their competition, by moving in right across the street.
Golden Age of Hollywood apartments that once housed a speakeasy.
In 2008, several paintings from this museum went on an adventure.
This Town Hall building from Calderara di Reno in Italy has been wrought with a turbulent history and resilient people.
Azulejo-adorned Baroque church in Porto is home to a "hidden" next-door neighbor.
The British government opened Barbados to many settlers, and so Sephardic Jews from Brazil and Holland sought refuge there from the grips of the Inquisition while they were also drawn to the wealth of the sugar trade.
Now known for its margaritas as well as displaying one of the author’s hunting rifles, one could assume Hemingway today would be more than happy to continue hanging out at the establishment—especially for its infamy as an illegal gambling den in the bar’s early history.
AWA Visted HereIn 1936, this Idahoan valley traded sheep for ski enthusiasts--and has never looked back.
AWA Visted HereWhen people think of Scotland, pristine, long, sandy beaches are probably not top of mind. The people of Girvan, however, would like a word.
AWA Visted HereThis all-brick building is the last remaining original structure of the Fresno Brewing Company.
This arts building was built as a private residence, and yet spent the last 200 years as a governmental building.
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