Architecture

This Highway in the Clouds Is an Engineering Marvel

As the world’s third-largest country by area, China has often had to get creative with transportation infrastructure. Here's why the Ya’an-Xichang Expressway, also known as Yaxi Highway — aka the "Highway in the Clouds — is a marvel of engineering.

7 Apartment Buildings That Are Architectural Marvels

The world’s most breathtaking apartment buildings are the antithesis of boring tower blocks. Here’s where to find seven apartment buildings that are architectural marvels.

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6 Beautiful Abandoned Churches You Can Visit

While many centuries-old churches retain their original function, some have been abandoned, their derelict structures left to slowly decay. Despite that, many travelers are still drawn to them — and for good reason. Take a look at six of the most beautiful abandoned churches you can visit.

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The 10 Fastest Roller Coasters in the World

Since the first modern roller coaster debuted in Paris in 1817, modern technology has allowed coasters to become even faster, taller, and more daring. If you’re a speed and adrenaline enthusiast, here are 10 of the fastest roller coasters in the world you can ride today.

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7 Stunning Elevators and Escalators Around the World

Very few escalators and elevators break the mold in terms of aesthetics, but those that do are worth the ride. Here are seven locations with the world’s most stunning elevators and escalators.

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