The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.

An ancient temple of Lord Shiva was rediscovered in an excavation in 2003.

This abandoned stepwell is one of the largest, deepest, and certainly one of the creepiest in India.

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.

Someone loved this song enough to carve all of its lyrics onto a tree trunk in a Berlin park.

A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.