Did you think there were only Seven Wonders in the world? Years of traveling have convinced me that there are at least a thousand times more. Quirky people, hilarious situations, breathtaking views and sites, inspiring ideas.

Trams are still extant and functional in many countries throughout the world. Arguably, they owe their longevity to a different kind of experience they provide.

Bears are ubiquitous in Bern, and they greet citizens and visitors from everywhere - both in name and in person.

While there are plenty of cities with self-explanatory names, many other cases are much more obscure, sometimes even as mysterious as Gioconda's smile.