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Ducal Palace of Lerma

The former home of a conniving 17th century politician is now a high-end hotel.

The board recording the annual number of tourist arrivals in the Mali region

Tourist Office of Mali-ville

This small building is a living testament to the remoteness and warmth of the town that it represents.

Several years ago, photos like this made the Valley of the Mills internet-famous.

Is This the End of Italy's Iconic Valley of the Mills?

The charm of centuries-old ruins and a unique ecosystem face the perverse incentives of the modern tourist economy.

Vittoria Traverso March 10, 2021

Dracula's Castle, on an amusement pier in Wildwood, New Jersey.

When the Jersey Shore Was the Epicenter for Haunted Attractions

In the 70s and 80s, beachgoers delighted in low-budget frights.

Laura Kiniry March 5, 2021

Scarborough, England

Scarborough Railway Station Bench

Believed to be the longest railway bench in the world.

This room in a love hotel incorporates an underwater scene. Others have themes including the White House, doctor's offices, and railway cars.

Japanese 'Love Hotels' Are Kind of Perfect for Pandemics

They're discreet to the point of secrecy—which also makes them socially distant.

Charlotte England November 12, 2020

1960s-era photos show the structure being swallowed by dunes.

The Art of Digging a Buried Building Out of Maine's Desert Dunes

The Spring House had been hidden for decades.

Jessica Leigh Hester October 8, 2020

Soft cream made with squid ink from Hakodate, Japan.

Japan Is Combating Rural Decline With a National Network of Ice Cream

Flavors include apple, blue honeysuckle, and black squid ink.

Michael Colbert September 10, 2020

Smygehuk Utkiksplats (Sweden's Southernmost Point)

Trelleborg Ö, Sweden

Smygehuk Utkiksplats (Sweden's Southernmost Point)

Sweden's southernmost point is located in this charming fishing village.

Gliders in Sky Park.

Takikawa, Japan

Takikawa Sky Park

Pilots from around the world come to this park to fly gliders.

The Strangely Quiet Afterlife of a Brazilian Prison Town

The tropical beauty of Dois Rios comes with an ugly history.

Alessio Perrone July 6, 2020

Catemaco, Mexico

Estatua del Pescador (The Fisherman's Statue)

This larger-than-life golden statue pays tribute to this town's old and new trades.

A ferry from Gapyeong to the Naminara Republic.

Gapyeong-gun, South Korea

Naminara Republic

This small island declared independence from South Korea in the hopes of attracting tourists.

This windmill was shipped in pieces from Nørre Snede, Denmark, and reassembled in 1976 by over 300 volunteers.

Iowa's 'Denmark on the Prairie' Creates Hygge Away From Home

The tiny town has imported a 19th-century windmill and starred in two Danish TV shows.

Stacy Brooks February 19, 2020

An aerial image of Baa Atoll in the Maldives, a coral island group not far from Kaashidhoo.

Thousands of Trees Are Disappearing From Islands in the Maldives

As developers build artificial islands to attract tourists, they're also uprooting trees from nearby atolls.

Anuradha Varanasi February 6, 2020

Located on the Jaffna Peninsula, the Thondamanaru Lagoon has become a crucial wetland on the Central Asian Flyway, one of the world’s major migratory routes.

How Landmines Made This Sri Lankan Lagoon an Avian Paradise

But once it's demined, it may be developed. Can one man's ecotourism plan protect it for the birds?

Colin Daileda February 4, 2020

After 50 years, Nappanee, Indiana's premier Amish attraction has closed its doors.

For Sale: 28 Acres of Historical Amish Stuff

Amish Acres featured a gigantic barn, buggy rides, and the longest-running Amish musical.

Sabrina Imbler February 3, 2020

You, too, could prune a shrub here.

9 Scottish Castles and One Neolithic Village Are Now Hiring

The jobs are simple, but the views are spectacular.

Sabrina Imbler December 19, 2019