Login
login / signup
Aarhus, Denmark
Den Gamle By
One stubborn schoolteacher, a dismantled house, and a dream.
AWA visted here
Presented with
david
David Buivid
Brooklyn, NYC
Adventurer since January 2022
Exploring the world's distinctive stories, one click at a time.
Badges
Contributions
12 Comments made
Place of the Week (options)
Rome, Italy
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
A textbook example of Romanità, or “Roman-ness”...
AWA visted here
Presented with
Florence, Italy
Wine Window
These pocket-sized portals were designed to distribute vino, one glass at a time.
AWA visted here
Presented with
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.
AWA visted here
Okains Bay, New Zealand
Okains Bay Library
The best part about the Okains Bay heritage buildings is their foundation of community spirit, as they are run by locals who pour their hearts into preserving this slice of Kiwi history.
From the Community
Seoul, South Korea
Bongeunsa Temple
Entering feels like a gentle escape into an oasis with lanterns.
Akaikrom, Ghana
Hans Cottage Botel
A resort that especially caters to reptile lovers…because who wouldn’t love to share their vacation with crocodiles living in a man-made lagoon?
Cetinje, Montenegro
Blue Palace
A royal residence with a picture-perfect security detail.
From the Community
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.
AWA visted here
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.
AWA visted here
Cambridge, United Kingdom
King’s College
Don’t expect to picnic on these pristine lawns—those are strictly for Fellows!
AWA visted here
Bernese Alps, Switzerland
Jungfrau Railway
The highest railway in Europe, Jungfrau Railway has five operational stations to allow for anyone to experience the height- and the cows.
AWA visted here
Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
Coolidge Corner Theatre
Despite the challenges posed by multiplexes, the theater was saved when 400 locals formed a "hug" around it, securing its legacy as a vibrant arthouse cinema.
From the Community
Queens, New York, United States
TWA Hotel
“America has found her wings, but she must yet learn to use them."
Robe, South Australia, Australia
Robe Obelisk
Reminiscent of Waldo’s attire, this lighthouse can't be saved from Mother Nature.
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Office of Collecting and Design
Collecting everything but dust.
AWA visted here
Presented with
Locarno, Switzerland
Locarno–Madonna del Sasso Funicular
This royal blue car regularly transports patrons up a 30% grade, and was the dream of man who brought his immense fortunes back to Locarno.
AWA visted here
Presented with
Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina
Post Office at the End of the World
The absolute last stop in the Americas before continuing on toward Antarctica.
AWA visted here
Presented with
London, United Kingdom
The Connaught Bar
Enjoy a long list of libations at what was voted the world's greatest bar.
AWA visted here
Cardrona, New Zealand
Cardrona Hotel
A relic of New Zealand's gold rush, this historic hotel now mines for tourists.
From the Community
Edinburgh, Scotland
Royal Commonwealth Pool
Come for the diving, stay for the…twins? Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool has a story that's more than just skin deep.
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Colorado National Monument
Imagine taking care of 32 square miles for one dollar a year.
AWA visted here
Presented with
