According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.

The world's largest underwater restaurant is submerged off the southern tip of Norway.

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

Feast on contemporary Filipino cuisine in a chef’s backyard.

Hues of distinctive blue to bluish-green color the slopes of these hills.

The late, disgraced President's embalmed remains displayed for all to see… theoretically.

The crypt under this cemetery's chapel was used as a meeting place by Filipino revolutionaries.

These tiered rice paddies were carved into the hillsides 2,000 years ago.

Just off the road outside Baguio, a gigantic lion's head carved into a mountain greets those driving by.

Some locals believe the fabled lost gold of General Yamashida is hiding somewhere beneath the city.

This belfry is all that remains of the town that was buried by a violent volcano eruption.

This tiny island protects a number of rare bird species by only allowing visitors to set foot on the beach.

This eerie abandoned building with a dark history is said to be one of the most haunted places in the Philippines.

Five miles of underground river link lake to ocean.

A once great mansion stands in stately ruin.

Hidden deep within a Filipino jungle is an incredible waterfall that plunges into a dazzling blue-green pool.

A patch of Philippines forest devoted to saving the lives of an emotionally sensitive species of googly-eyed primates.

Hundreds of wooden coffins dangle from cliffs and caves in the Philippines.

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