Is it an island or a volcano? That question probably explains why it's uninhabited.

Thirteen sculptures in central Moscow graphically depicting vices of the modern world.

Dr. Strangelove-esque tours reveal the inside a bunker once reserved for Stalin himself.

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

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

This mysterious abandoned fort looks like something pulled right from Arabian legend.

Planned as the world’s first zero-carbon city, it had lofty ideals—but is only 5 percent completed and aiming for 50 percent carbon-neutral.

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

A Japanese concept restaurant that feels like a party thrown by the monsters in your closet.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

Replica of mosque destroyed by Russia in the 16th century.

Dozens of padlock-trees along the Moscow River.

Former headquarters of the KGB.

Not-so-fearsome tiny trolls live under this wooden train trestle in Portland.

This lake in the Cascades lives up to its name, disappearing down a hole every spring.

These machines have been collecting dust for decades.

10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.