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

The summer residence of a Spanish ambassador who brought viticulture to an impoverished region, sparking its transformation into one of the world's best wine regions.

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

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

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.

A wonderful museum dedicated to the local straw hat industry.

This 14th-century monastery survived Turkish raids, Nazi occupation, and even a stint as a spot to store towels.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.

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

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

Abandoned ship reimagined as a street art canvas.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

England's most notorious suicide spot.

A dark Victorian well house now plays host to mystical waters and pagan shrines.

Partially collapsed lava tube and cave system complete with concert hall, underground pond, and unique albino crabs.

Visit a surreal landscape so otherworldly NASA actually used it to train the Apollo 17 crew.

The historic Masonic Lodge in which the first-ever female Mason was initiated.

A lone cannonball remains lodged in the walls of the Hotel de Sens as a sober reminder of a revolution.

A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.

This remarkably intact, 260-year-old cargo ship is only visible at the lowest of spring tides.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Anatomical cabinet holds unexpected treasures.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.