Atlas Obscura reminds readers that the world is a weird and wonderful place full of amazing things to see. It examines extraordinary places from across the globe and includes informational tidbits about each.

This book could be handy as a reference guide for choosing an exotic locale for a vacation or for someone who is seeking information about places of historical significance for a certain YouTube channel that covers forgotten history.

Or, if neither of those things are your jam, it would make a lovely coffee table book. I found curious information about places I’d never heard of on almost every page.

Here’s Atlas Obscura author Joshua Foer giving a TedTalk about ways to improve your memory:

Now when you visit all of these incredible places, you’ll remember enough to share a story about it. 🙂

Highly recommended for travelers- traditional and of the armchair variety.

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