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New York, New York

Brazenhead Books

A legendary speakeasy bookstore returns from the brink.
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New York, New York

Pier 54: The Titanic's Arrival Destination

A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic's missed arrival.
Mark Casey Added by Mark Casey
New York, New York

Mysterious Bookshop

The world’s oldest and biggest bookstore stocking only mystery, crime fiction, espionage, and thrillers.
Added by dannosowitz
New York, New York

Trinity Place Bank Vault Bar

This lower Manhattan bar is set up in an old bank vault that rests beneath a skyscraper that hides even more historic splendor.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
New York, New York

Roosevelt Island Cat Sanctuary

The feral felines of Roosevelt Island have a small army of allies and an abandoned hospital all to themselves.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Dublin, Ireland

The Oscar Wilde House

The house where the writer spent his formative years.
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Dublin, Ireland

Marsh's Library

The oldest public library in Ireland.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Dublin, Ireland

Saint Audoen's Gate

The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin's lost medieval wall.
Added by Achnot
Sighișoara, Romania

Towers of Sighișoara

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.
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Brașov, Romania

Transylvania's "Hollywood" Signs

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
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Bucharest, Romania

Cărturești Carusel Bookstore

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
ovidiuneacsu Added by ovidiuneacsu
Comuna Obreja, Romania

Tunnel of Love

The romantic botanic tunnel feels like a well-kept secret.
Ionel Barbalau Added by Ionel Barbalau
Bran, Romania

Bran Castle

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Lizzy Mae van Son Added by Lizzy Mae van Son
Christmas Island, Australia

Crabs of Christmas Island

The red crab exhibits one of the most spectacular migrations on earth, despite manmade obstacles.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Gili Meno, Indonesia

Rabbit Tree Hostel

A crazy maze of a hostel, where every trap door and secret entrance brings you to a new wacky, wonderful room.
Added by beaolding
Abang, Indonesia

Pura Lempuyang Luhur

Bali's remote "gateway to heaven" is one of the most sacred places on the island.
siewch Added by siewch
Kuta Selatan, Indonesia

Luhur Uluwatu Temple

This Balinese sea temple is thought to be guarded by the hundreds of monkeys that live around it.
Added by Kerelin
Kediri, Indonesia

Tanah Lot

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Abiansemal, Indonesia

Millennium Bridge

One of the largest bamboo bridges in Asia, located right next to a bamboo school.
AaronNetsky Added by AaronNetsky
Ubud, Indonesia

Sacred Monkey Forest (Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana)

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Baturiti, Indonesia

Ghost Palace Hotel

An abandoned hotel in the highlands of Bali is shrouded in stories of ghosts, curses, and corruption.
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Heyd, Belgium

La Balade des Gnomes

A fantastical bed and breakfast with magically unique rooms.
Kellee Kovalsky Added by Kellee Kovalsky
Dinant, Belgium

International Regatta of Bathtubs

This annual Belgian water race attracts bathtub captains from all over the world.
Mark Casey Added by Mark Casey
Antwerp, Belgium

Het Bootje (The Little Boat)

The patron of this extravagant Art Nouveau confection insisted that nothing less than a boat should project from its facade.
Added by duncanchappell