With a history of slaughter, feast, and famine, remnants of the pork industry decorate this area--even its church.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

The narrowest street in Paris.

This former “ante-chamber to the guillotine” has been refurbished to illustrate the brutal history of French justice.

The very center of Paris is surrounded by a bevy of strange good luck rituals.

A surrealist timepiece by the artist of melting clocks.

Walk upon the mementos of the dead in this Parisian courtyard paved with medieval tombstones.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

Is this 200-meter-wide nature reserve the smallest desert in the world?

Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.

“The oddest pub in South Africa,” inspired by a practical joke.

A mesmerizing sculpture marks the site where the activist was arrested after evading capture for 17 months.

Mined to a depth of 240 meters with a perimeter of about 1.6 km, the largest hand-dug excavation in the world.

An ancient impact crater on the outskirts of Pretoria.

A safari-themed castle in the South African bush with the largest maze in the southern hemisphere.

Over a million items cram the shelves at Africa's largest shop of used and rare books.

An abandoned water park overtaken by the dunes.

The first successful human heart transplant is depicted through wax figures at the hospital where it the surgery took place.

The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

This quirky piece of naval artillery has been deafening Canadians for over a century.

This scenic waterfront swimming pool is the longest salt water pool in North America.