There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

The oldest arboretum on the Dalmatian coast doubles as the gardens of Kings Landing in "Game of Thrones."

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

You'll never meet anyone this passionate about elephant droppings.

Buddha shrines hide within dark tunnels at this unique forest temple.

This unique structure in suburban Austin is made up entirely of other people's castaways, and constantly changing.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

A medieval castle in the middle of rural Texas.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

A little piece of Paris in the sultry south of the U.S.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

An artist weaves "wooden quilts" with scraps salvaged from his Katrina-damaged home in Tremé.

Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.

An abandoned railroad tunnel is now filled with bioluminescent bugs.

A series of waterfalls create the illusion of perpetual rainfall in this hidden gorge.

A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

This picturesque monastery at the base of a cliff is a peaceful oasis open to all visitors.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.