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Florence, Italy
Wine Window
These pocket-sized portals were designed to distribute vino, one glass at a time.
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Danco Island, Antarctica
Danco Island
Unlike the massive Antarctic terrain or the enormous blue skies above, Danco Island is notably small—just 1 mile long.
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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.
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Point Wild, Elephant Island
Elephant Island / Point Wild
Four and a half months of survival against all odds: The harrowing story of Shackleton's men on Elephant Island.
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Svalbard, Svalbard
Wilderness Adventures
More inclined toward twenty-four hours of pitch darkness and temperatures that drop as low as −20°C? Visit in December or January!
Sisimiut and Ilulissat, Greenland
Greenland Airports
Flights to Greenland are rarely taken on a whim, so visitors are likely aware that they’ve signed up to arrive at the edge of the world.
Orgov, Armenia
Radio Optical Observatory ROT-54
The Orgov telescope may once again clear the dust and give us a picture of what’s really out there.
Sidhpur, India
Abandoned Mansions of Sidhpur
Whether you view Sidhpur as a place of splendor or desolation, few ghost towns exhibit such dramatic multicolored flair.
Cape Town, South Africa
Bo-Kaap
In Cape Town's Bo-Kaap, a vibrant car and colorful history collide in a celebration of freedom and heritage.
Kampala, Uganda
Munyonyo Pay Phones
Dialing into the past, Munyonyo’s pay phones stand still while Uganda’s mobile networks keep moving.
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Misurina, Italy
Pio XII Institute
A king's tears and a girl's desire: The mythical origins of Lake Misurina and the healing history of Istituto Pio XII.
Paris, France
Le Consulat
A Parisian café with a storied past, Le Consulat is where legends once sipped coffee and found inspiration.
Oxford, United Kingdom
Queen’s Lane Coffee House
Pouring cups since 1654, Queen’s Lane Coffee House claims the crown as Europe’s oldest continually serving coffeehouse—fueling debates, theories, and centuries of caffeine-fueled conversations.
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Oxford, United Kingdom
The Grand Café
The Grand Café claims to be England’s oldest coffeehouse, dating back to 1651—though its colorful past as a hotel, grocer, and teddy bear company might give the rival café across the street grounds for debate.
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Oxford and Cambridge, United Kingdom
Punting Boats
Punting: The quintessential Oxbridge pastime.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Fitzbillies
Fitzbillies has been serving up its famous sticky Chelsea buns since 1920—surviving wars, fires, and closures to remain a Cambridge icon.
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Brighton, United Kingdom
Hair Dryers
If you’re craving a more old-fashioned hairhelmeting experience, say no more!
Reykjavik, Iceland
Þúfa
If you are able to reach the top, prepare to feel like the king or queen of the hill…but maybe a little bit queasy.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Don't forget to call a friend—this market is best explored together!
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Río de la Plata
Beneath the Río de la Plata rests the Lord Clive, a British warship turned treasure trove. Rubén Collado’s quest to unearth its secrets inspires Colonia’s maritime lore to this day.
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Granja Arenas
The world's largest pencil collection: 24.000 pencils - and more!
Williamstown, Vermont, United States
Knight’s Spider Web Farm
Arachnophobes: skip this one.
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Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
The Blackburn Challenge
In honor of "The Fingerless Navigator," the Blackburn Challenge tests endurance and grit along 20 miles of Cape Ann waters.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Experimental Aircraft Association
From homemade aircraft to world-class air shows, Oshkosh is where aviation dreams take off.
Santa Monica, California, United States
Santa Monica Pier
Nostalgia, local culture, and Popeye the Sailor.
