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Patagonia, Argentina
Laberinto Patagonia
The largest labyrinth in Argentina boasts nine entrances for visitors to enter its maze.
Tokyo, Japan
Meiji Jingu
A shrine where the living venerate the spiritual world through sake offerings.
Tuscany, Italy
Marina Di Carrara
Known not only for its iconic white and blue-gray marble but also as a seaside resort
Paris, France
Jardin des Tuileries
The first public park in Paris was once owned by a nine year old monarch.
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Asbury Park Casino
A shipwreck on display once drew thousands of tourists to this iconic New Jersey beach.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot Air Balloon
Hop on a hot air balloon to explore this region's ancient villages carved in soft rock.
Bangkok, Thailand
Siam Park City
A ride down the Park's Speed Slide is very much like gliding down a rainbow.
Brighton, United Kingdom
Brighton Beach Bandstand
The bandstand was quickly dubbed the “Birdcage” for its intricate ironwork details.
Madrid, Spain
El Rastro Flea Market
Until early 2020, El Rastro had been here every week come rain, snow and heatwaves – not even the Spanish Civil War interrupted it for this long. But finally after a long hiatus, the Rastro returned in November 2020.
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Philadelphia, Pennslyvania, United States
Hahnemann University Hospital
The hospital was named after Samuel Hahnemann, physician and founder of homeopathy, which provided a significant shift in early 19th century medicine and how physicians approached treating disease.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Brooklyn Bridge
With gothic arches that rise “like majestic cathedral windows,” the structure not only symbolized the era’s optimism, but stood as a work of art in its own right.
Lake Como, Italy
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Built in 1910, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo embodies the elegance and exuberance of the Belle Epoque era.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Hi-Spy Viewfinder
Admired for their robust durability, their heavy-duty structure enables them to sustain intense usage.
Catskills, New York, United States
Fire Observation Tower
Still standing today, stretching skyward to nearly fifty feet, and made of steel.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States
Dolles Candyland
For nearly 100 years, Dolles Candyland continues to operate using the same recipes for taffy, caramel, chocolate & brittle.
Monopoli, Italy
Viewfinder
Monopoli is still very much a port city, fortified by old walls and centered around its harbor.
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket Beaches
Phuket was once on the major trading routes between India and China and is now a popular tourist renowned for its plethora of beautiful islands and beaches.
Portland, Oregon, USA
Plato Apartments
On a tree-laden street in Northwest Portland, a bright white apartment building bearing French windows and red trim stands out among colorfully painted single-family homes and surrounding brick structures.
Cape Henlopen, Delaware, USA
Cape Henlopen State Park
During WWII, the U.S. Army built several observations towers that remain standing in this state park along the Delaware coast.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Turk Telekom
Established in 1994, this telecommunications service brought the first public telephone network to Turkey.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Hoan Bridge
Multiple delays in its opening earned this bridge the nickname, "The Bridge to Nowhere".
Murrieta, California, United States
Rhoads Little Free Library
The Little Free Library program started as a memorial to the founder's mother and has since become a global phenomenon that promotes free sharing of literature.
Kyiv, Ukraine
Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine
Established in Kyiv in 1918, the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine is one of the largest libraries in the world.
Niigata, Japan
Naeba Prince Hotel
This popular ski resort in Japan offers skiers and winter adventurers a spot of respite after a long day in the cold winter weather.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Lake Harriet
Every year, the Art Shanty Project hosts its annual festival on Lake Harriet near Minneapolis where artists display one-of-a-kind ice fishing huts.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Longwood Gardens
This organ designed by Belgian musician Firmin Swinnen creates music with the help of of 10,010 pipes.
Weymouth, UK
Punch & Judy
This puppet booth is one of the many who have hosted Punch & Judy shows on Weymouth's beaches.
Strasbourg, France
Club Vosgien
This hiking club makes and maintains trails in France's Vosges Mountain range.
O'ahu, Hawaii, United States
Makapu’u Point Lookout
The largest Fresnel lens in the world tops a lighthouse near this handsome viewfinder.
Moscow, Russia
GUM Department Store
Historically a center of commerce in former Soviet Union, this shopping destination was restored back to its original 20th century design after two attempts at demolition.
Udaipur City, Rajasthan, India
Lake Pichola
This artificial freshwater lake is the main attraction in Udaipur, India. Tourists can visit the lake's four islands, each with their own palaces from the Mewar dynasty.