Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.

A historic Montreal market that was the city's agricultural hub for over century.

Montreal's colorful subway station shows its support of the local LGBT+ community.

This mesmerizing kinetic sculpture blossoms endlessly in the breeze.

This famous church is adorned by a mural commemorating the independence of Vatican City.

The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.

The skyline of Montreal includes the silhouette of an unexpected fruit-shaped Canadian staple.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

One of Western Africa's oldest mosques, this Timbuktu icon has stood for nearly 700 years.

This legendary urban waterfall creates a dazzling display of rainbows.

This small Catskills village has six independent bookstores and more bookshops than restaurants.

A castle perched precariously over the Crimean Sea.

The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.

This Parisian café is dedicated to great tea and the art of knitting.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

A museum of carnival attractions where you are invited to ride the rides.

The oldest operating roller coaster of its kind, the Montaña Suiza has been thrilling riders since 1928.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

Twice a year, visitors can tour the desolate site that birthed the Atomic Age.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

This statue points to another unusual companion work of art often overlooked by visitors.