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AO’s Favorite Unusual Sites to Spend a Night
Where to stay is a pivotal part of any trip, sometimes just as important as the destination itself. The place you rest your head can dictate
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Who Knew Illinois Had This Many Spooky Places?
Illinois is known for its haunted houses and Halloween extravaganzas: the kinds of places that draw lines out the door and attract visitors
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Durham Town Hall in Durham, England
The Town Hall has been central to Durham's history since 1350 and has opened its doors to the public following refurbishment work. Now every
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Liverpool’s First Enclosed Dock in Liverpool, England
In a subterranean chamber under the massive Liverpool ONE shopping centre is the infrastructure that turned Liverpool from a lacklustre port
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Palm Temple in Bristol, England
Bristol has no shortage of churches, but one of its strangest temples is devoted to nature. Outside the University of Bristol’s School of Ch
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The Prince of the Lilies Fresco in Heraklion, Greece
The Prince of the Lilies is one of the signature images of Minoan Crete, reproduced on postcards, book covers, and museum posters worldwide:
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David Sassoon Clock Tower in Mumbai, India
In Mumbai’s Byculla area is located Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, the city’s oldest public garden and zoo. It was formerly known as Victor
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The Rabbit Hole, Rue Jankowski in Le Mans, France
Rue Jankowski is a dead end in Le Mans' Saint-Nicolas district, the kind of narrow passage you'd normally walk past without a second look. T
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Art Exhibits at OAX Airport in San Juan Bautista la Raya, Mexico
The state of Oaxaca in Mexico's south is often considered one of the country's main artistic hubs. Its diversity in nature and indigenous cu
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Papier-Mâché Altarpiece at Plaza Capuchinas in Mexico City, Mexico
Cartonería is one of the main forms of artes populares (folk art), also known as artesanías (handcrafts), to come out of Mexico City and its
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Antimonumentas and Antimonumentos in Mexico City, Mexico
Considering that Mexican cities have been ranked among the ones with highest homicide rates, a large number of massacres committed by organi
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Ahuehuete del Centenario in Monterrey, Mexico
On 20 September 1596, Spanish colonist Don Diego de Montemayor founded the city of Nuestra Señora (Our Lady) of Monterrey, in honor of Gaspa
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Parque Ciudad de las Canteras (Quarry City Park) in Oaxaca, Mexico
The nickname "Green Antequera" for the Mexican city of Oaxaca de Juárez might seem strange at first: is it related to the vegetation of the
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Giant Puppet Parade in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Being a child in Cambodia is likely to be rough. By many counts, the country is one of the poorest in Asia, leading to high rates of child a
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Remnants of the Rattanakosin Walls in Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Thailand
The notion of historical "eras" often varies between cultures. Monarchies and empires often name eras after rulers, with Victorian and Georg
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The Fire Captain's Stone in Helsinki, Finland
In the courtyard of central Helsinki's oldest surviving wooden house, a rough-hewn cube of reddish granite sits low in the gravel, flat-topp
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Prehistoric Crocodile Footprint in Kildonan, Scotland
The Chirotherium, a 12-foot-long crocodile-like reptile, left trails of footprints in four different locations on the Isle of Arran, Scotlan
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‘Night of the Living Dead’ Grave Markers in Evans City, Pennsylvania
The filming location and featured grave markers from George A. Romero's 1968 horror masterpiece, “Night of the Living Dead.” Includes Nichol
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The Birdhouse Tree of Riga in Rīga, Latvia
In Riga’s elegant Esplanāde, one bare tree stands out from the surrounding greenery. Its trunk and branches are crowded with scores of small
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John Ford Statue in Portland, Maine
If you asked John Ford what he did with his life, he'd tell you he made westerns. If you asked anyone else, they'd tell you he transformed t
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Must-Try Spots For Noodle Lovers
Humans have been slurping and savoring noodles for centuries, with the first recorded noodle dish recorded during China’s Eastern Han period
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Waldkunstpfad in Darmstadt, Germany
Hidden in the forest on the southern edge of Darmstadt, the Waldkunstpfad turns an ordinary woodland walk into something considerably more s
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An Autumn in Sun Valley Is Unlike Any Other
Sun Valley is renowned for its winter ski slopes, drawing in thrill-seekers with its 3,400 vertical feet and over 2,500 acres of diverse, sn
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Adam’s Gulch in Ketchum, Idaho
Mountain bikers and hikers pour into Adam’s Gulch for its 33 miles of interconnected trails, but the gulch has a quieter claim to attention:
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