Year: 2010

Dans le Noir?

Discover Dans le Noir? in Paris, France: "In the Dark" Restaurant in Paris offers dinner in complete darkness.

Mont Saint-Michel

Discover Mont Saint-Michel in Mont Saint-Michel, France: This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

Shakespeare and Company

Discover Shakespeare and Company in Paris, France: This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

59 Rivoli

Discover 59 Rivoli in Paris, France: Notorious artist squat renovated into legal studios.

Petite Ceinture

Discover Petite Ceinture in Paris, France: Abandoned railway line circling the city of Paris.

Parque el Desafío

Discover Parque el Desafío in Gaiman, Argentina: A retiree's challenge to build an outdoor wonderland out of trash.

The Tomb of Rufina Cambacérès

Discover The Tomb of Rufina Cambacérès in Buenos Aires, Argentina: A beautiful young girl said to have been buried alive in her coffin….

Laguna del Diamante

Discover Laguna del Diamante in Laguna Diamante, Argentina: A toxic lake near a volcanic caldera that is home to flamingos and other life.

El Zanjón de Granados

Discover El Zanjón de Granados in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Museum housed in underground tunnels that date back to Buenos Aires's earliest settlements.

Palacio Barolo

Discover Palacio Barolo in Buenos Aires, Argentina: A tower devoted to — and modeled after — the Divine Comedy.

La Manzana de las Luces

Discover La Manzana de las Luces in Buenos Aires, Argentina: A gateway to a mysterious network of underground tunnels.

Cementerio de la Recoleta

Discover Cementerio de la Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

Robinson Crusoe Island

Discover Robinson Crusoe Island in Juan Fernández, Chile: Named for the DeFoe novel inspired by a stranded sailor, this island is known for its rare plants and extreme beauty.

Caves of the Villarrica Volcano

Discover Caves of the Villarrica Volcano in Villarrica, Chile: One of Chile's most active volcanoes is riddled with beautiful caves.

Igreja de Vera Cruz de Marmelar

Discover Igreja de Vera Cruz de Marmelar in Portugal: A chunk of the "true cross" is held in this small Portuguese church where modern day exorcisms are said to be common place.

Mount Pico

Discover Mount Pico in Pico, Portugal: As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.

Portugal dos Pequenitos

Discover Portugal dos Pequenitos in Coimbra, Portugal: The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

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