A hidden gem, named after a San Franciscan icon, offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

This museum explores the history of the book, from scrolls to mass-produced objects through tools, stories, and massive cast-iron binding machinery (some of it operational).

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.

This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.

San Francisco's newly reopened hands-on science museum.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Model Trains and Much More in Hamburg.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

The real place where the One Ring to rule them all was forged.

A network of fortifications that never saw conflict.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

You may recognize this beautiful grove within Kaitoke Regional Park as location of the house of Elrond.

Handcrafted thermal spa washes away each night with the tide.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.