Tourist attractions around the world
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Beyond the beaten path · Around the world
Mexico · Michoacán
Imagine a town buried beneath volcanic lava. At San Juan Parangaricutiro, the surviving church rises from a sea of black rock—a remarkable reminder of the community that once stood here.
Explore this discovery →Photo: LBM1948 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; display crop.
Poland · Kraków · For thrill-seekers
Beyond the city’s beautiful streets, Lost Souls Alley offers a very different adventure: dark rooms, unsettling characters and escape-room-style challenges. Choose your level of fright—and discover how brave your group really is.
Explore this discovery →Photo: Jeremiah Z. Cockroach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reduced resolution; display crop. Floriańska Street, not the attraction’s interior.
Philippines · Sagada
On the limestone cliffs of Echo Valley, wooden coffins offer a glimpse into Sagada’s burial traditions. Explore this remarkable mountain landscape with a local guide, and discover the community and beliefs behind it.
Explore this discovery →Photo: Andrewhaimerl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reduced resolution; display crop.
Extraordinary places to stay
Your breakfast guests have very long necks. Start with Giraffe Manor in Kenya, then discover unusual stays around the world.
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