In 1820 King George IV left Ramsgate with the Royal Squadron, heading for Hanover. In typical Ramsgate fashion he had such a lovely time with the friendly locals that he declared by decree to be a "Royal Harbour," a status that's unique in mainland Britain.
October 17, 2023
Savannah, Georgia
A historic canal winds through a unique, swampy landscape.
Hakone, Japan
The centuries-old cobblestones of a feudal highway remain in the woods of Hakone.
Lahore, Pakistan
A perfectly restored 17th-century hammam in the heart of Lahore.
Sheffield, England
Floating on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal is a contorted canal boat that honors the waterway’s heritage.
Palm Springs, California
An ancient mineral hot spring sits at the middle of this combination cultural center and spa.
London, England
One of London's lost rivers runs through a pipe over the tracks of this subway station.
Vadodara, India
This 500-year-old stepwell descends seven levels deep into the ground.
Kamakura, Japan
An unassuming set of tiles next to a mailbox mark the former location of one of the most famous springs in the city.
