The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela's "Dream House" will immerse you in an ever changing world of sound and light.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

One of the greatest maze designer’s greatest mazes.

A snowy highland notorious for unexplained aircraft crashes is France's own Bermuda Triangle.

100-windowed castle turned art gallery, built by one dedicated mason.

A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."

This salt marsh in Southern France is as pink as the flamingos that inhabit it.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

The mental institution where Van Gogh created some of his most famous work now allows guests to walk in the artist's footsteps.

Even France's favorite aquatic son Jacques Cousteau, couldn't get to the bottom of it.

One man's desire to transcend art led to the construction of this outsider chapel.

A public park off the beaten path with a beautiful waterfall and 13th century Cistercian abbey.

"Drunken ship" sculpture memorializing the French poet in the city where he died.

This historic island prison holds one of the dungeons from the Count of Monte Cristo even though it is a work of fiction.

Since ancient times these picturesque springs have been providing bathers with healing waters.

Buddha and Jesus tower over this French mountainside headquarters of the Aumism religious cult.