Dictionary Johnson’s favorite feline.

This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.

This church, better known for its weeping portrait of the Virgin Mary, also houses the world's oldest existing piece of taxidermy.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world.

A Spanish-style estate that has traded black ties for rock concerts.

This communist country can still appreciate its fragrant past.

No one knows the meaning behind this giant sculpture of a nude woman with a fork riding a rooster in Havana.

Prehistoric history as seen through the lens of an outsider artist.

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.

A mysterious and terrifying public art goblin seemingly meant to inspire local legend.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

An off-the-beaten-path boutique stuffed with an eclectic collection of upcycled goods.

A collection of outdoor mystical statues paying homage to indigenous Australians and ecological stewardship.

Moss-covered sculptures fill this small Brazilian gorge.