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RoadUnraveled

We are Stephanie and Adam, married, part-time world travelers on a quest to maximize our paid vacation time and see as much of this amazing planet as possible. We launched Road Unraveled to share our stories, lessons learned, and tips to inspire others to expand their travel ambitions and use their paid vacation days. There's a lot to love about a little time off!

https://www.roadunraveled.com

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Aberdeen, Washington

Kurt Cobain Memorial Park

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

RoadUnraveled

Added by RoadUnraveled

Palacio de Carondelet

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

Tony Dunnell

Added by Tony Dunnell

El Panecillo

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

Madhushree Ghosh

Added by Madhushree Ghosh

Museo Franciscano del Padre Almeida

This overlooked, beautiful convent hides an original Hieronymus Bosch among its many treasures.

Added by evanfusco

Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

Tony Dunnell

Added by Tony Dunnell

Teleférico Quito

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

Cara Giaimo

Added by Cara Giaimo

San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador

Intiñan Solar Museum

Home of the "true" equator.

Added by angzilla

San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador

Middle of the World

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

Devils Tower, Wyoming

Devils Tower

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

Added by ekoptev

Bryson City, North Carolina

Kuwohi

The highest point in Tennessee is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

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Added by thomasharper

New Delhi, India

India Gate Canopy

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

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Added by mariellen

New Delhi, India

Iron Pillar of Delhi

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

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New Delhi, India

Bahá'í Lotus Temple

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

serflac

Added by serflac

Braga, Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

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Added by littlebrumble

Sintra, Portugal

Pena National Palace

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Sintra, Portugal

Quinta da Regaleira

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

Added by geokate

Bogotá, Colombia

Museo Botero

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

Added by Rachel Gould

Bogotá, Colombia

Monserrate Sanctuary

Pilgrims each carried a brick to the top of Mount Monserrate to help build this historic sanctuary in Colombia.

Tony Dunnell

Added by Tony Dunnell

Deception Island

An abandoned whaling station on an active volcano offers hot springs in Antarctica, surrounded by ruined giants of industry.

Added by cdebra

The Flashing Streetlights of Ai Nati Oggi

Each time a baby is born in Ghent, these streetlights flash in silent celebration.

Added by leenvermeire

Werregarenstraat

This narrow Ghent alleyway is an officially sanctioned street art tunnel.

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Gravensteen

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Little Woodcutter

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

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Added by aRedLetterLife

Amsterdam, Netherlands

A'DAM Lookout and Over The Edge Swing

This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.

Added by lauravharen