Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.

These biodiverse university gardens form a green oasis amid the urban chaos of Mexico City.

The last home designed in its entirety by noted architect Luis Barragán owes its existence to an impressive jacaranda tree.

At a museum of everyday objects, it is the act of collecting that is really on display.

Outside a market, beautiful murals pay tribute to fruit sellers and farmers, as well as a few legendary artists.

A series of abstract sculptures pop up from an otherworldly volcanic landscape.

You can release a young butterfly at this beautiful indoor garden.

An airy Art Deco space devoted to the weird and wonderful folk art traditions of Mexico.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

An IT-specialist-turned-farmer reintroduces an Austrian food tradition while promoting snails as a sustainable "future food" option.

Legends surround an ancient tree trunk riddled with nails for good luck.

Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.

This cubist Vienna church building looks like some sort of alien stonehenge.

Located right outside of Vienna, visitors can take in expansive views of an ethereal forest.

This Austrian museum celebrates the work of famous forgers and their inimitable imitations.

Handsomely crafted representations of our round planet.

The topiary maze at the Habsburg hunting lodge.

A tropical paradise just a short trip from the opera house is filled with beautiful winged creatures.

This park is home to well over 100 handmade birdhouses.

A cool dive bar, off the beaten track.

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

This small corner bar is home to a rare 1930s dance organ that still plays tunes for one Euro.