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Copenhagen, Denmark

Stærekassen Passageway Mosaic

One of Scandinavia's largest mosaics pays tribute to Danish art and science luminaries.
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George Town, Malaysia

Jawi House

This restored house offers a twist on Penang's Peranakan history.
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Teluk Bahang, Malaysia

Penang Tropical Fruit Farm

A sprawling tropical paradise offers a taste of fruits from around the world.
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Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Ocean Fantasy Museum

An antiquated aquarium housed in a converted government anti-nuclear bunker.
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Jacksonville, Florida

African Jew Museum

Tucked away in Jacksonville's oldest neighborhood, this museum stands as a repository and celebration of outsider art.
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Dorset, England

Badbury Rings

An Iron Age hill fort turned scenic nature park.
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Copenhagen, Denmark

Sankt Peders Bageri

Denmark’s oldest bakery is home to the 'Wednesday Snail,' one of the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.
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Copenhagen, Denmark

Heisenberg's Bathtub

Did he come up with a theory of cosmic-ray showers while sitting in this bath?
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Copenhagen, Denmark

Church of Our Saviour

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.
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Hastings, England

The Piece of Cheese Cottage

This tiny triangular cottage is one of a kind in England, and has housed everything from a watchmaker's studio to coffin storage.
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Leicester, England

King Richard III's Car Park

More than 500 years after his death, a medieval ruler's remains were found buried under a parking lot.
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Copenhagen, Denmark

Viksø Helmets

Discovered in a peat bog, these horned helms come from a thousand years before the Viking Age.
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Paris, France

Debauve & Gallais

Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte were fans of this 200-year-old French chocolatier.
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Hanoi, Vietnam

Frog Garden Fountain

Unbeknownst to many, this fountain was erected as a tomb and still holds the remains of a Frenchman.
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London, England

Endangered Species Doorway

An archway adorned with vulnerable flora and fauna.
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Hanoi, Vietnam

Bún Thang 29 Hàng Hành

This time-honored eatery near Hoàn Kiếm Lake serves the classic pairing of rice vermicelli soup and savory sticky rice.
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Hanoi, Vietnam

Bánh Cuốn Bà Xuân

This steamed rice crepe specialist has been rolling up its namesake dish for over 30 years.
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Hanoi, Vietnam

Phở Xào Bà Thanh Béo

Order your phở stir-fried, sans soup.
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Berlin, Germany

Fine Bagels

The best bagels in Berlin are tucked away in an independent bookstore.
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Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland

Kirkjugólf Basalt Columns

What was once believed to be a church floor turned out to be the artwork of geology.
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Berlin, Germany

Babka & Kranz

Superb sweets await at the first Jewish bakery inducted into Berlin’s prestigious baker’s guild.
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Malacca, Malaysia

Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.
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Yoichi, Japan

Fugoppe Cave Petroglyphs

One of the only two archaeological sites in Japan to feature petroglyphs, which some believe to be a long-lost writing system of the gods.
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Vienna, Austria

Ankeruhr

A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.
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