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Portofino, Italy
Yacht Club Italiano
This Italian Yacht Club was the first club of its kind on the entire Mediterranean Sea.
Signs
Signs point the way. Or sometimes not. These signs are all a bit... extra.
Cordoba, Spain
Teatro Góngora
Reopened in 2011, this theater continues to be one of the few examples of architectural rationalism and a cultural centerpiece of Córdoba, Spain.
San Jose, Costa Rica
Central Market
This market in Costa Rica's largest city is one of the oldest buildings in the capital, dating back to 1880.
Berlin, Germany
Ernst-Reuter-Platz
This train station sits underneath Berlin's famous street, Straße des 17. Juni, birthplace of the East German uprising and host of the largest party in the world.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Marrakesh Railway Station
This Moroccan railway connection was constructed during the French protectorate era when French military occupied the region.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Urquiza Line
Originally named "Tramway Rural," this railway opened by two brothers in 1888 with horse-drawn cars, but converted to electric power in 1908.
Skagen, Denmark
Sandormen
Sandormen is a tractor-pulled vehicle service that brings tourists to the tip of Grenen, Denmark's northernmost point in order to collect their famous pebbles.
Berlin, Germany
Kurfurstenstrasse Station
This U-Bahn station felt firsthand the impact of Germany's post-World War II divide. Located in one of the boroughs separated by the Berlin Wall, it was closed until 1989.
Kyiv, Ukraine
National Art Museum of Ukraine
This art museum in Ukraine was opened in 1904 and is dedicated to Ukrainian art and culture.
Oakland, California, United States
Rockridge BART Station
Oakland's rapid transit system retains much of its 1970s charm.
Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Wildey Theatre
Once a meeting place for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, this Art Deco theater has been given a new life as a multipurpose venue.
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Waterville, Pennsylvania, United States
Little Pine State Park
This Pennsylvania park's logging operations ceased one hundred years after settlers John and James English built the area's first sawmills in 1809.
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
Cabin in Whitehorse
This minimalist Canadian cabin-in-the-woods has been occupied by the same tenant for 15 years.
Paris, France
Brochant Station
This Paris metro station is named after the mineralogist and geologist responsible for the preparation of the first geological map of France.
Zanesville, Ohio, United States
Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl
This small Ohio scoop shop was named the top spot in the USA for homemade ice cream by newspaper, USA Today.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Göreme
This viewfinder observes the ancient town of Göreme, Turkey - home to a sophisticated network of underground cities built by persecuted Christians.
New York, New York, United States
Tender Buttons
Not just a store, this veritable museum and treasure chest of buttons served an eclectic clientele from 1964-2019.
Mumbai, India
Yazdani Bakery
Family owned and continuously operated since the 1950s, this bakery serves mouth-watering traditional treats.
Karlsruhe, Germany
Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
This rail station is major hub for Germany's rail network and has been in operation since 1913.
Marfa, Texas, United States
Marfa Central Fire Station
This fire station in Marfa, Texas is facing extinction. Not only have records of its establishment been lost, but its modern-day budgets are dwindling.
Stockholm, Sweden
X2 Train
When opened in 1990, a ticket on this first-class Swedish train included free use of the fax machine.
Yosemite Valley, California, United States
Half Dome Village
Complete with rustic amenities, this 1899 camp site and national landmark in Yosemite first offered its amenities for just $2.00 per day.
Tangier, Morocco
Cinematheque de Tangier
This independent Moroccan theater is dedicated to film culture and housed in a slightly crumbly 1930s cinema.
New York, New York, United States
Glaser’s Bake Shop
Home of the original 'Black-and-White Cookie', this 100-year-old bakery was a beloved staple in New York City, now closed.
London, United Kingdom
Covent Garden Station
Follow this arrow to trains in historic Covent Garden station in London, built in 1907.
Lamoine, Maine, United States
Lamoine State Park
Founded in the 1950's, this Maine state park was once a coaling station for the United States Navy, fueling warships before setting sail for the Atlantic.
Lyon, France
Les Puces du Canal
Les Puces du Canal is France's second largest flea market, hosting more than a half a million visitors a year.
Yakima, Washington, United States
1956 Chevrolet Handyman Wagon 210
During its first two years, this car was the best-selling Chevy model and continues to have high appeal among collectors.
Mirny, Russia
Echo of Moscow
This Russian radio station is famously known for speaking out against the State Committee during the 1991 Soviet coup d'etat attempt.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Joliot-Curie Station
The construction of Sophia, Bulgaria's underground metro was delayed several times due to the unearthing of ancient artifacts and ruins.
Llanfairpwll, United Kingdom
Llanfairpwll Railway Station
This train station is in a small Welsh town with a very long name - Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Central Market
This Malaysian marketplace has maintained its welcoming front entrance for nearly 100 years.
Lafayette, New York, United States
Beak & Skiff Apple Farm
Lessons learned from crop losses helped this fifth generation-owned farm evolve into a fall destination for the first ever "flash pasteurized" apple cider.
