This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels.

A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.

Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

Stalactites and stalagmites in a beautifully lit cave.

You'll find the little birds tucked within the rocks of this Australian beach.

Once housing children next to hardened criminals this historic jail once displayed Ned Kelly's skull until it was stolen.

This quirky collection of furniture also happens to be a public art installation.

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

Is this cat asleep or just pretending?

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

"The Dance of Fools" is Japan's largest dance festival.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.