This Japanese-inspired labyrinth of hot springs is hidden in a Chilean forest.

These Benedictine nuns have been making artisanal cheeses since before it was cool.

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.

One of the oldest medical collections in Europe focusing on rare surgical instruments.

"Dark Sky Park" is heaven on Earth for astronomers, one of the rare U.S. locations with no artificial light pollution.

A rocky sea serpent hides caves, blowholes, and a spectacular natural bridge.

This remote island village was in danger of depopulating completely until a tunnel was built to connect it to the rest of the world .

This tri-part waterfall is a little bit of fairytale beauty in the heart of Luxembourg's Little Switzerland.

The United Arab Emirates's biggest and oldest fort pays homage to a lost era.

Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.

Unfortunately, you can no longer spend a night in this single-person treetop hotel.

A wealth of local folk art, antiques, and curios, without ever leaving your car.

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

A tiny, remote island packed with wonders both natural and geeky.

This remote island known for its balancing boulder may have inspired Peter Pan's Neverland.

Along with his smaller donkey pal, he guards the museum’s exhibits and memorabilia.

Willy Wonka would love this weird half-a-home.

The Incredible Hulk, Yoda, Mulder and Scully, and many many others watch over the mean streets of Toronto.

This half-ton piece of the Alps sits at the base of the CN Tower.

A monument to the 17,000 Chinese who worked and died to build Canada's Pacific Railway.