The only working large-scale tea plantation in the United States.

The hike to this stunning waterfall on a black sand beach is not for the faint of heart.

This record shop and unofficial black metal museum is an ode to Oslo's heaviest musical export.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.

A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.

The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Starting with nothing more than discarded conch shells, one man has built an island/bar that would make Jimmy Buffet jealous.

Cavernous opening completely encased in Karst limestone.

Where school buses go to die and be reborn as whimsical works of art.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.

Swim or sail to this pie-slinging boat off the coast of St. Thomas.

In the mid-20th century, a tamale-slinging juke joint attracted a diverse clientele in the Mississippi Delta.

Step into Monet's world at this fine-dining restaurant in the middle of a New Jersey sculpture park.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.