Things to See Around the World

Lists about those impossibly beautiful, enormous, impenetrable homes and military safehouses all Americans gotsta see while on vacation, because we sure don't have them here.

Castles, Palaces, & Fortresses

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List of the most beautiful castles in the world, as ranked by castle and architecture enthusiasts. It’s not that common to come across a castle in your daily life. What once used to be a common structure for royalty,government officials, and the very, very wealthy has now being a rarer place of residence. The castles that still stand today are very often relics from hundreds of years ago. Many castles have become ruins due to lack of funding to rebuild and keep up appearances. The castles that still stand in all their former well-maintained glory are often major tourist attractions, luring in millions of visitors from all over the world.The castles on this list are among the most striking-looking, well-kept castles left standing in the world. These castles have long histories, with some being used as fortresses during wars and battles and others as private residence for the wealthiest families in the world. Some of these castles sit in the midst of water, while others are on top of the hills.What are the most beautiful castles in the world? The castles on this list are prominent attractions in their respective countries,from Japan to France.

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Interesting tidbits and things you should know about everything from the US Constitution to the modern banana industry.

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Part of the fun of traveling is stuffing your face with the cuisines and treats of the locals. These lists rank the most delicious, must-try foods wherever you'll be.

Food Around the World

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As anyone who has ever endured a stay in the surgery ward knows, there are plenty of reasons that hospital visits don&#39;t exactly qualify as destination vacations. Of course, there are always the upsides - like the big window you can peek through to see newborn babies, or the time off from work, or, you know, the pain-relieving&nbsp;pump. But what about the food? As you&#39;ll see in these photos of hospital food around the world, whether or not you get edible meals largely depends on where you stay.

Below you&rsquo;ll get a glimpse into the many different incarnations of hospital food in different countries, ranging from the good to the just plain wrong. Believe it or not, some of the food in hospitals in countries like Japan and Estonia actually looks pretty delicious. Getting your appendix removed might be your ticket to the best meal you&rsquo;ll eat all year.

...Unless you&#39;re in Penarth, UK. Or Poland. Or Hungary. At these unfortunate hospitals, you could be subjected to &quot;appetizing entrees&quot; like minced bologna or mystery meat that looks alarmingly like skinned rodent. So if you&rsquo;re curious to see which countries treat patients with culinary care, and which ones you really want to avoid, these hospital food pictures are for you.

Here's What Hospital Food Looks Like Around the World

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Cities / Towns

The worst US cities to live in or visit, ranked by hundreds of voters who have had the misfortune to actually go to these places. Anyone can vote on this list of the worst cities in the US, making it a trustworthy way to find out which US cities to avoid. You can even add your own list of the worst cities in the USA to these rankings. Whether you're traveling or looking to move somewhere permanently, these are the US cities to avoid at all costs.

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The Worst Cities in America to Live in or Visit

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Whoa Facts

For tourists, it&#39;s easy to diminish a country into its most recognizable attractions -&nbsp;popular&nbsp;landmarks, cuisine, and performing artists. But there&#39;s a lot more to a country and its culture than this. Facts about other countries&#39; populations, their traditions, their major exports, can offer an even better glimpse into their day-to-day reality.

Here are some little known facts about countries around the world. Vote up the trivia that truly surprises you.

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The most beautiful, stunning, unforgettable cities, beaches, and attractions at the world that should be at the very top of your Must-See list.

Dream Destinations

Lists and galleries of some of the most famous, interesting, and beautiful buildings around the world and throughout history.

Architectural Marvels

Pictures of the most beautiful buildings in the world can hardly do justice to some of the most breathtaking structures on Earth, but the list of the greatest buildings in the world attempts to rank these gorgeous buildings based on the eye-catching beauty. This list of famous buildings includes famous monuments, cathedrals, and other amazing feats of architecture renowned around the world for their form, function, and beauty.What are the most beautiful buildings on Earth? From the temples of Ankgor Wat to the grandeur of the Burg Khalifa in Dubai and the beauty of the Taj Mahal, there are dozens- if not hundreds- of amazing buildings to visit in the world and the list of the top buildings to see in the world has most of them.

The Most Beautiful Buildings in the World

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Exploring the folklore, stories, and teachings in different cultures around the globe and throughout history.

Mythology Around the World

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While many&nbsp;regarded mythology as fake, some real mythological places are alive and well along with the legend itself. These are indeed locations that&nbsp;can be visited, inspiring guests to wonder&nbsp;if the tales they&nbsp;heard about them are true.&nbsp;These real places from mythology will give you a glimpse into the world&nbsp;of gods, heroes, and monsters.&nbsp;Besides their fantastical&nbsp;associations with mythology, the places listed here are also&nbsp;worth visiting for either their&nbsp;natural beauty, cultural value, or distinctive features that&nbsp;can’t be found&nbsp;anywhere else on the planet. Vote up the places you need to visit, like, now.

Real Mythological Places You Can Visit

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Secrets

Many countries in the world are home to famous landmarks and monuments&nbsp;that&nbsp;attract millions of visitors each year. But some landmarks have areas inaccessible to the public -&nbsp;or anyone at all. These rooms might be a secret to most visitors, but they&#39;re usually not built for secretive reasons. These spaces have all sorts of purposes, from&nbsp;record keeping to providing a living space to recreation -&nbsp;or even no real purpose at all.

Some of these spaces may not be anything more than a glorified maintenance closet, but&nbsp;due to their proximity to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-monument-facts/mallory-weiler" target="_blank">a famous landmark</a>, they&#39;re still the subject of fascination.&nbsp;Here are 12 secret rooms inside historical landmarks.&nbsp;

Historic Landmarks That Actually Have Secret Rooms

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Real places in the physical world that you should avoid at all costs, lest you never come back alive. 

Get Out, Stay Out

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Sure, we all know that creepy old haunted house in the neighborhood, that one street all the kids avoid, the friend&rsquo;s attic nobody ever, ever dares explore. But around the world, some of the scariest places on Earth are real places you can visit - if you dare.

Want some examples of these real haunted places in the world? Did you know there&#39;s a frightening forest in Japan where people go to kill themselves? Or that there&#39;s an entire city in the Ukraine that was abandoned because of a nuclear explosion? What about some cliffs in the Philippines where dead people hang? Or a massive hill of crosses that mysteriously keeps getting bigger&hellip; and bigger&hellip; and bigger?

Most people would traditionally avoid such scary places. But maybe you are that kind - the kind who seeks out churches made entirely of bones or <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/haunted-asylums/amber-fua?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">abandoned mental hospitals</a> and cemeteries the Devil supposedly visits on occasion. So if it does strike your fancy, you can choose to visit these most haunted real places in the world. Yes, these scary places really exist.

The Scariest Real Places on Planet Earth

Scary Places | The Scariest Locations in the World 

Stacie Hougland

Myths, lore, ghost stories, and urban legends from all around the United States.

American Legends

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<a href="https://medium.com/migration-issues/where-is-real-america-54a63a381205#.6g9ans75a">A post on Medium</a> in May 2016 attempted to tackle a seemingly unanswerable question: what's the weirdest town in America? To do this, Lyman Stone used 20 different variables, including what percentage of each city's population was&nbsp;foreign-born, married, working, in the armed forces, etc. He then compared that data to national averages. What he found was that San Jose, CA, is the most bizarre town in the&nbsp;US. But though it may be demographically weird, San Jose doesn't hold a candle to these weird small towns in the United States.Truth be told, there are thousands of weird US towns&nbsp;that didn't make this list, some of which include Hollywood, Portland, and Providence. The following, however, are notorious for their stark oddity. If you've ever wanted to travel America in search of the silliest, saddest, and most unhinged of all the states, consider this a travel guide to the weirdest small towns in America.

The Weirdest Small Towns In The United States

The Weirdest Small Towns in the United States

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Throughout history, quite a few bandits have tiptoed past guards, scaled high walls, and made their way into seemingly inaccessible places. These <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-unsolved-heists/jfergus" target="_blank">famous break-ins</a> in heavily fortified locales lead to an important question: Are these venues as safe and secure as they claim?

Tricksters and heisters manage to&nbsp;sneak into impenetrable spaces&nbsp;for many reasons -&nbsp;whether it&#39;s to abscond in the night with valuable pieces of art, to intrude upon <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-inaccuracies-in-the-crown/setareh-janda" target="_blank">Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace</a> after a night of heavy drinking, or to give NASA scientists a run for their money. That being said, some of these cases are much more clever than others. Read on below to vote up the most artful and intelligent examples of someone actually breaching unassailable buildings, networks, or even military planes.

12 Times Someone Actually Broke Into An Impregnable Place

12 Times Someone Actually Broke Into An Impenetrable Place

Megan Summers

The worst people, movies, shows, teams, and other things that everyone just hates.

That's the Worst!

If you’re big on traveling, then you’ve undoubtedly come across a few tourist traps in your time. Whether you’ve been sucked into the Mystery Spot, or visited the World’s Largest Cedar Bucket (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_Largest_Cedar_Bucket" target="_blank">totally worth it by the way</a>), you know what it’s like to spend a few bucks on something that’s most likely going to be underwhelming. At best, a tourist trap is going to either maintain small town charm, or have a weirdness factor that’s off the charts (once again: World’s Largest Cedar Bucket). The one thing you don’t want your tourist trap to be is completely boring. To help you avoid such mistakes, we’ve put together this list of the world’s worst tourist traps. All across the world, and from sea to shining sea, there are destinations that are built to take your money. Whether it’s a “forbidden temple,” or a town built around the concept of a government conspiracy, the places on this list are a total drag. Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of VERY TALL buildings on this list of terrible travel destinations. Why do people keep visiting these places? It’s almost like they’ve never looked up. We hope this list of the worst tourist traps does you some good, and helps you plan your next adventure. And if you travel to one of these drab destinations, don’t say we didn’t warn you.Vote up the destinations you feel are the biggest tourist traps, and if you’ve ever had your hard earned cash sucked away by one of these spots, tell us about it in the comments. Who doesn't love a good story about people spending unnecessary amounts of money?!

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The Biggest Tourist Traps on Earth

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Traveling Europe

The top cities to visit including all the best places to go in Europe. The best cities to visit in Europe are all on this list. Whether you're looking for the best European cities to visit in the winter or the best European cities to visit in the summer, every city you'd want to see in Europe is on this list. Whether you're planning a tour of Europe's best museums or a making plans to get a tan at Europe's best beaches, all of the best destinations in Europe are on this list of the Best European cities to visit.Are you looking for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/5-best-destinations-to-travel-easily-with-your-family/ariannala">best trip to take with kids</a> or the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-honeymoon-destinations">best honeymoon destinations</a>? Every European city worth visiting is on this list. Think there's a great travel destination not included on this list of places to visit in Europe? Add your own favorite travel destination to the list! If you're wondering whether Paris or Barcelona or Rome is the best city to see in Europe, this is the list to look at. What are the best cities to visit in Europe? Where are the best places to go on a European vacation? What are the must see cities in Europe? All the places you need to visit in Europe are on this list, ranked by users in order of popularity. Hopefully you'll find what will soon be your best city in Europe on this list of top European cities. Happy travels!

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The Best European Cities to Visit

Best European Cities to Visit | List of Top Destinations in Europe

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Natural World

The world is full of natural wonders, and&nbsp;many areas on our awesome Earth filled to the brim with&nbsp;their own creepy acts of universal oddity. From unresolved and inherent&nbsp;occurrences to haunting backgrounds filled with mystery, death, and abysmal unknowns, creepy natural wonders of the world are totally real environments that will leave you puzzled and unnerved.&nbsp;If you're looking for some spooky spots on Earth, a visit to the howling and screaming paranormal forests of the <a href="http://theghosthuntuk.com/uks-haunted-screaming-woods/" target="_blank">Dering&nbsp;Woods</a>, the cockroach-covered <a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gomantong-cave" target="_blank">cave walls of Malaysia's Gomantong&nbsp;Caves</a>, or the ethereal and alien landscapes of the cruel, Ethiopian <a href="http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20160614-the-people-and-creatures-living-in-earths-hottest-place" target="_blank">Danakil&nbsp;Depression</a> zone&nbsp;will be the perfect scratch to your eerie itch.The creepiest natural places on Earth bring you a mix of awe-inspiring and sinister vibes, and for a good reason. Disturbing auras fill every crevice of the world's strange and exotic wonders, and their&nbsp;harrowing tales and ecosystems are sure to leave your nerves on high-alert.

These Are The Creepiest Natural Wonders You Can Actually Visit

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What do we know about Greece - apart from the white sand beaches that appear in travel magazines? Why was Iceland named Iceland when it&#39;s greener than Greenland? And is it legal to chew gum in Singapore?

There are a lot of myths about these countries, some perpetuated by the internet, others by friends and family who&#39;ve never been there. The following is a selection of some of the most prevalent myths about other countries, and the reasons they&#39;re totally untrue.&nbsp;

Common Myths About Other Countries That Are Verifiably False

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Ranking Songs About Everything

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An expansive list of songs about cities in the US, ranked by music fans everywhere. From &quot;New York, New York&quot; to &quot;No Sleep Til Brooklyn,&quot; American cities and towns have long inspired singers and bands in their lyrics and song titles. This list of US city song names includes music about Memphis, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit, and many more notable American cities and towns.Which songs with cities in the title is your favorite? Does it name a city in your state? Or maybe even your hometown? Vote up those you think are the best songs with city names in the title, or click &quot;rerank&quot; to make a list of your own that will influence this Ultimate List. What are the best songs about cities? Take a look at this list and see for yourself.For more, check out these lists: <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-beatles-songs/acrosstheflame">The Best Beatles Songs</a> | <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/america_s-coolest-cities/places-to-go">America's Coolest Cities</a>

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The Best Songs Named After US Cities

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Songs with Cities in the Title | List of Songs Named After an American City

They say variety is the spice of life, and that old adage is particularly suited to international travel. Visiting a foreign country can fill one with anxiety or wonder, but there&#39;s no better way to appreciate the beautiful differences in our cultures.

There are some facts everybody knows about different countries: China has a great wall, India has monsoons, and the French enjoy wine and cheeses. However, there are a few facts about other countries that fly subtly under the radar. Did you know you can mail a letter to a tree in Germany? Did you know Italians require bidets in every bathroom? Did you know it&#39;s a very good time to be a teacher in Luxembourg?

Read on to discover some of the most intriguing facts about foreign countries, and vote up the ones that genuinely surprise you.

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There's nothing like traveling and seeing the world to broaden your horizons and the countries on this list are the most beautiful places in the world. Vote up the most gorgeous destinations below or add a beautiful country to visit if it isn't already listed. This list should encourage you to travel and see some of these gorgeous landscapes for yourself. The pictures of beautiful countries below are incredible, but nothing beats seeing these locations in person.Many people love Italy because of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-magical-cities-in-the-world/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">magical cities</a> of Rome, Venice, Florence, and the spectacular Amalfi Coast. Breathtaking scenes are everywhere! What factors go into considering the most beautiful countries in the world? Certainly, many of these gorgeous countries are home to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-natural-wonders-in-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful natural wonders in the world</a>, along with the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-buildings-around-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful buildings</a>. It's hard to argue, for example, with Australia as a popular travel destination, given the extraordinary natural wonders it is home to.What do you believe is the prettiest country? Time to vote and rerank the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-female-celebrities-2019/calistylie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top most beautiful</a> countries in the world below.

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College Football Is Life

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The best college football stadiums are those football fields on college campuses that are the most loved by fans of the home team and most feared by rival fans. Hosting in excess of 100,000 fans per game each Saturday in the fall, these are the biggest, most popular and absolute best stadiums college football has to offer.It's hard not to name the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/largest-college-football-stadiums-in-the-united-states/world-stadiums?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">biggest stadium in America</a>, and the third-largest in the world, as among the elite. Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, home to the winningest team in college football history, the Michigan Wolverines, remains the gold standard for college football stadiums. Following in terms of biggest capacity, Beaver Stadium, where the Penn State Nittany Lions call home, and Neyland Stadium, home field of the Tennessee Volunteers follow with each hosting over 102,000-plus when at full capacity. But there are plenty of other absolutely fabulous stadiums across the country for college football fans. Bryant-Denny Stadium, home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Tiger Stadium, where the LSU Tigers compete, Kyle Field, home to the Texas A&amp;M Aggies and Notre Dame Stadium, the mothership of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are all favorites for fans of the home team and numerous others around the country and world.So, whether you prefer the world record crowds packing The Big House or the history and charm of the Rose Bowl, if you're a true college football fan, you owe it to yourself to experience a game in these best college football stadiums. Vote for your favorites below then go vote for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-nfl-stadiums/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best NFL stadiums</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-college-basketball-arenas/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best college basketball arenas</a> too!

The Best College Football Stadiums

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Lists about America's pastime, including rankings of MLB players by every position. 

Play Ball!

Cities that should have a baseball team include the large metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada that are currently lacking a Major League Baseball team but certainly could make a good case as to why they deserve one. Currently, the MLB fields 30 teams and attracts an average of more than 30,000 fans per game, second only to attendance of the National Football League. With a draw like that, it only makes sense to bring America's pastime to other big cities across North America.Many of these cities have baseball teams currently, home to minor league teams, but as of the 2012 season, none of these areas enjoy a MLB team. Columbus for instance has the Clippers in the International League. Indianapolis also has an International League team with the Indians. The Portland Sea Dogs play in the Eastern League while the Oklahoma City RedHawks play in the Pacific Coast League. All of these cities have baseball teams, but there's a certain bit that is left desired between having a minor league team and one in the big leagues of the MLB.But even worse than having a minor league baseball team is not having one at all. Some formerly were home to MLB teams only to see the team move to another location for one reason or another. The Montreal Expos are the most recent example of that having been the first MLB franchise outside of the United States and existing from 1969 to 2004. Alas the Expos faced a multitude of issues and relocated, interestingly enough to America's capital, Washington DC.Whether these cities are simply big, deserving American cities like Buffalo, New York, Indianapolis, Indiana, and New Orleans, Louisiana, or worthy cities in Canada like Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa, each of these metro areas could easily support a Major League Baseball team. Live in a great city that deserves a professional baseball team? Add your city below or vote for the cities you think deserve an MLB team! Who knows, maybe one of them will be home to the next <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball player of all time</a>.

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Of course big cities like New York and Miami have NFL teams, but there are plenty of other cities that should have a football team! The places on this list are the populous and thriving cities across the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/united-states?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">United States</a> that are deserving of a home National Football League team. Many of these cities have nearby teams or hosted teams in the past but none currently have an NFL team to call their own.

For years, Los Angeles was the biggest city without its own NFL team. In 2016, however, the Rams&nbsp;moved back to LA, and in no time, the Chargers announced a move from San Diego to the City of Angels. With that, Los Angeles became&nbsp;easily one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/cities-with-the-best-sports-teams/sportsyeah " target="_blank">best sports cities in the US</a>. Which other burgs around America deserve to enjoy a similar&nbsp;NFL renaissance?

After all, it&#39;s not just Southern California that constantly made the list of places that deserve an NFL team. Las Vegas&nbsp;was a popular pick for where fans would like to see a pro football franchise spring up until the Raiders moved there in 2020. Other major&nbsp;Southwest cities like San Antonio, Texas, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, are in the conversation as well.

Adding or moving NFL franchises is a highly debated topic on which not everyone will ever agree. Some want to see more action and closer but others argue that expansion means only more <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-teams-to-ever-make-nfl-playoffs/the-round-mound" target="_blank">bad teams in the NFL</a>. But what fun would sports be if fans didn&#39;t argue all the time? Which cities and states without NFL teams do you think should be on top of the list? Make your voice heard here!

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