Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

Get lost in this haunting fairytale art walk through a man-made eucalyptus grove.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.

The only theatre in the world constructed specifically for sound movement.

A 140-year-old castle with underground caves hidden in San Francisco.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.

A no-frills, DIY nature preserve manned by a U.S. expat who has dedicated his life to turtle conservation.

These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.

This Costa Rican topiary park is a surreal garden of unearthly delights.

Costa Rican accommodation resembles a crash site, but with a nice balcony.

Thailand's country villages continue the tradition of gong-making, and invite visitors to watch the process.

Peek into the world of those creating the beautiful, delicate paper parasols found all over the globe.

Bizarre Hindu and Buddhist sculpture park.

This museum has a most unusual location: inside a giant, three-headed elephant.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

A limestone wonderland of water and subterranean secrets.

Stunning wetlands ablaze with pink lotus flowers.

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

An abandoned amusement park based on the popular 1940s Red Ryder comic strip.