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

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

Costumed elves and mountain bikers co-exist peacefully at this abandoned Christmas-themed adventure park.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Hiding amid the largest camellia collection in the country lies a charming children's maze, donated by a secret admirer.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

Oldest building in California still in use.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

5,000 skulls in memorial to those killed by the Khmer Rouge.

Khmer Rouge's high security prison.

A white Buddhist temple with a golden restroom.

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

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

Gift shop offering toe tags and chalk body beach towels tucked into a coroner's office.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

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

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.