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Signs
Signs point the way. Or sometimes not. These signs are all a bit... extra.
Castel Gandolfo, Italy
Farmacia Castel Gandolfo
Considered one of Italy's most scenic towns, it's no wonder the pharmacies are so adorable.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Banff Springs Hotel
Assorted quirks make the destination especially intriguing - such as its supposed "lost room", and the Devil's Staircase, named for its steep, winding design - but also lore dictates the space is haunted.
Dorset, United Kingdom
Corfe Castle Station
This lovingly restored railway station is now home to the Swanage Railway Museum.
El Campello, Spain
Puerto de El Campello
Known for its fish markets, marina, and lookout tower, El Campello, Spain lies between the mountains and the sea.
Yalata, Australia
Nullarbor Plain
Considered to be one of the most remote drives in the world (not for the faint of heart!), Nullarbor Plain is nothing but flat arid land and lots of wildlife.
Oak Beach, Australia
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Thala Beach is 58 acres of native beach, and boasts boutique bungalows that are scattered throughout the area.
Rachel, Nevada, United States
Little A’Le’Inn
Intergalactic wonder is encouraged at the inn: the menu features Saucer Burgers and Alien Amber Ale, merch of little green men is on proud display, and their website declares: “the unknown is what we live for.
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Colorado National Monument
Imagine taking care of 32 square miles for one dollar a year.
AWA visted here
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Congress Plaza Hotel
This 19th-century Hotel is home to 871 rooms -- and countless ghosts who roam its halls.
Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Penn Theatre
This community staple was without a "movie staple" in its first decade.
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Milburn House
Designed to resemble an ocean liner, this office block is located on one of the city's last remaining medieval-era streets.
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Maynooth, Ireland
Maynooth University
Lost in time (and on campus)? Navigating the time zones of Maynooth University.
Bristol, United Kingdom
Adventurous Activity Company
Bristol’s Adventurous Activity Company offers a diner-sized menu of outdoor challenges
Museum District, Singapore
Rendezvous Hotel
A beloved hotel built on one of Singapore's most popular rendezvous spots, the historic Hock Lock Lee Restaurant.
Flint, Michigan, United States
The Capitol Theatre
A theater restoration even its ghosts can appreciate.
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Torrey, Utah, United States
The Flute Shop
This motel is famed for handmade Native American-inspired wooden flutes sold in its gift shop.
Ketchum, Idaho, United States
Pioneer Saloon
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 here
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Esquire Theater
This historic theater was almost turned into a fast food chain.
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Skateland
Roller skate for your health. Founded in 1955, closed in 2006 after its roof caught fire this rink's iconic signage lives on!
Berlin, Germany
Wedding Station
Perhaps providing a smile to those who understand the English noun, this rail station has served Berlin since 1872.
Hawley, Pennsylvania, United States
The Ritz Company Playhouse
This theater rose from the ashes of a nearby fire, and was put into overtime by another, but itself was saved from closure by a band of theater loving locals.
Tokyo, Japan
Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan
The Tokyo Correspondents’ Club first mission: to make sure foreign correspondents had somewhere to sleep, research a story, share a meal or drink, and hold press conferences.
AWA visted here
Como, Colorado, United States
Como Depot
At this railroad crossing, you don't need to look both ways... because the train ain't coming.
Reefton, New Zealand
Reefton Courthouse
Quartz deposits often foretell the nearby presence of gold, as was the case here.
Adelaide, Australia
Dun & Bradstreet Building
Dun & Bradstreet have moved on from this particular outpost—but the facade still bears their fine script.
Sydney, Australia
North Sydney Olympic Pool
At the time of its debut, this brick entryway welcomed guests to “the wonder pool of Australasia”.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nordic Club
These hand-painted tags are used to mark tennis court occupancy at the Nordic Club—an unlikely establishment on the banks of Gulshan Lake in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Dalat, Vietnam
Dalat Train Station
Passengers ride in vintage-style train cars drawn by a steam engine and disembark at the old station, restored to its former glory with stained glass and the arched ceilings of yesteryear.
Masada National Park, Israel
Camel Crossing
Camels in this UNESCO world heritage site are ridden almost exclusively by tourists seeking the romance of a bygone era.
Valletta, Malta
The Economical Shoe Store
One of the many charming shops in a town full of delightful nooks and niche destinations that reward you for exploring on foot.
Florence, Italy
Fotoautomatica
Two euros and a bit of patience get you the traditional strip of four black-and-white photographs.
New York, New York, United States
161 Duane Street
PSA: This building has *NOTHING* to do with our friends at Whalebone Magazine.