Houses are tucked between, on, and underneath giant boulders.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

This abandoned fishing settlement may well be the greenest village in the world.

This rare example of a "tidefall" is a spectacular drop from the cliffs down onto the beach.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

An abused and forgotten metropolis, abandoned for centuries.

Live a night as a Byzantine King, with a minibar and private jacuzzi.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

In paradise, feral pigs have claimed an island all to themselves.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A meandering boardwalk across the bogland leads to a "stairway to heaven" with sublime views.

999 stairs lead visitors through a massive hole in a mountain known as the Gateway to Heaven.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

Giant busts of 42 U.S. presidents are sitting in a field in Virginia.

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

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

A stone circle on the slopes of a Caribbean volcano commemorates the leader of an anti-slavery uprising.

This whimsical winery by Antoni Gaudí looks ripped from the pages of a fairytale.

Six times a day a train runs right through the middle of this Thai street market, sending vendors scrambling.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Baltimore's classic clock tower was once topped by a rotating, 20-ton medicine bottle.

A Surreal flight of architectural fancy in Vietnam's Central Highlands.

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.