Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.

The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

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

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.

London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.

This former Mormon settlement is reemerging from the receding waters of Lake Mead.

This massive crater in the middle of nowhere was used to train astronauts for moon landings.

In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.

Singing sand that stands as the final remains of an ancient lake.

The smallest country in the world.

Mine your own precious stones.

This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.