Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Rainwater transformed this old quarry into a peaceful pond you won't find in most tourist books.

An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

A majestic hotel for dreamers rises from the center of a fairytale wood.

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

Picturesque intersection of witchcraft and ancient Christianity.

A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

A submerged village appears when dam levels drop.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

An unusual sculpture, an interesting history, in a strange place, for a good cause.

Tiny treasures, giant murals, and strange sculptures decorate the windows and doors of this abandoned building.

A whimsical folk art environment where you can lose yourself in the many colors of joy, beauty, and creativity.

An authentic, seaworthy replica of the ship that sailed to Newfoundland in 1497.

This historic house museum that celebrates one of the world's most influential social reformers is also one of the most haunted locations in Chicago.

A surreal botanical garden with an even more surreal tour guide.

A 14th-century abbey founded by a forest-loving order of monks now sits in the center of a pristine nature preserve.

Ruins of a German Castle on top of a towering stone pillar.