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A collection of 15 places curated by Madi

Places in this collection

  1. Oro Bistrot

    bar

    00176 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

    Rooftop bar with beautiful views, recommended to book an hour before sunset and stay an hour after.

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  2. Menton

    other

    06500 Menton, France

    A charming town in the South of France, featuring a nautical club, a church, and local shops.

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  3. Cleopatra Antique Pools

    attraction

    Pamukkale, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye

    Swim in ancient thermal springs, a personal gift from Mark Antony to Cleopatra, continuously used for 2,200 years. The water is rich in calcium and bicarbonate, believed to have healing properties. Submerged marble columns from a 7th-century earthquake lie at the bottom. Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds. Combined ticket with Pamukkale and Hierapolis is around €23.

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  4. Pamukkale

    attraction

    Pamukkale, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye

    Explore the white travertine terraces with warm mineral water flowing across them. This UNESCO site also contains one of the largest ancient cemeteries in the Roman world.

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  5. Plain of Jars

    attraction

    8593+JJQ, Nak Ho, Laos

    Megalithic stone jars scattered across 90 sites, origin unknown, some dating back 2,000 years. Area was heavily bombed during Vietnam War, so only three sites are cleared and safe for visitors.

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  6. Mulberries Silk Farm

    shop

    Road 7, Phonsavan, Laos

    A half-day visit to see handmade Hmong textiles and learn about the silkworm process.

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  7. BUNK'ART 1

    attraction

    Rruga Fadil Deliu, Tiranë 1001, Albania

    Hoxha's secret 5-storey, 106-room nuclear bunker, now a huge history and art museum. Located on the edge of the city by the Dajti cable car. Allow at least 2 hours.

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  8. Bunk'Art 2

    attraction

    Street Abdi Toptani, Tiranë, Albania

    A smaller bunker in the city center, focusing on the secret police and surveillance state. Located right by Skanderbeg Square.

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  9. Bunker 1944 Living Room

    Rruga Andon Zako Çajupi, Tiranë, Albania

    A communist-era bunker converted into a cozy cocktail bar, featuring retro furniture and old radios. A perfect spot for a drink after visiting museums.

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  10. Igoumenitsa

    attraction

    Igoumenitsa, Greece

    A beachside bunker transformed into a seafood restaurant. Offers fresh fish served inside meter-thick concrete walls. Tip: cash only (Euro or Lek).

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  11. Bunkeri Blu Gumenica

    restaurant

    Lagja 13 plazhe Ura Dajlanit Durres AL 2001, Lagjia 13, Manëza e Re (kucok), Albania

    A beachside bunker transformed into a seafood restaurant. Offers fresh fish served inside meter-thick concrete. Tip: cash only (Euros or Lek).

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  12. Keq Marku Tattoo Art Studio

    shop

    E762, Albania

    An old border bunker that has operated as a tattoo studio since 2000. You can get tattooed inside the bunker. Tip: located about 30 minutes outside Shkodër, plan as a detour.

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  13. Las Médulas

    attraction

    24442, León, Spain

    Ancient Roman gold mine where engineers used the 'ruina montium' technique, blowing apart mountains with water pressure to extract gold. Features hiking trails and Roman tunnels.

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  14. Drach Caves

    attraction

    Ctra. de les Coves, s/n, 07680 Porto Cristo, Illes Balears, Spain

    Cave system over a kilometer underground, featuring one of the world's largest underground lakes (Lake Martel), which hosts a daily classical music concert by a quartet on a boat. Book ahead in summer as it's a popular attraction. The concert is about 10 minutes and filmed, after which you can take a boat ride across the lake.

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  15. Cache Cache

    bar

    5 The Piazza, London WC2E 8RA, UK

    Order the Air Mail cocktail at Cahoots Postal Office.

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