The evolution of a simple creek cutting its way through an ochre mountain side.

The largest of its kind in Japan, this century-old wasabi farm is also known for its appearance in an Akira Kurosawa film.

A taste of Egypt on the outskirts of Geelong.

A hidden slot canyon in the southern Nevada desert makes an unexpected oasis and scenic hike.

Eat like pre-Columbian Native Americans in this New Mexico restaurant within the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

For this chef, an active volcano is his oven.

This folk art dinosaur was almost pushed to extinction due to lack of a building permit.

Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

This fine-dining restaurant features native New Zealand ingredients and Māori cooking.

A Buddhist temple covered in intricate designs and carvings made out of seashells and pieces of coral.

The only ski tunnel in North America provides easy access to amazing snow and beautiful views.

A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.

Robots, lasers, and whoopee cushions, oh my!

A surrealist labyrinth and museum of contemporary sculptures.

This pirate-broadcasting-tower-turned-restaurant played a rebellious role in the history of Dutch television.

An eatery in a shallow river where diners can enjoy their meal mere feet from the base of an artificial waterfall.

Created hundreds of years ago, the magical follies and landscapes at this park were almost lost to time before being restored.

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

A classic mystery spot complete with spots that are said to make you shrink or grow when you stand on them.

The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.

This small Spanish village is home to dozens of public paintings meant to trick the eye.