A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

A Bohemian "anti-hotel" offers off-kilter stays in Sri Lanka.

This luscious masterpiece created by landscape designer Bevis Bawa inspired the work of his brother, a famous Sri Lankan architect.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.

A former reservoir that was only recently discovered after more than 60 years of disuse.

A retiree's challenge to build an outdoor wonderland out of trash.

One of South America's most exclusive resorts has a storied history dating back to World War II.

One of the oldest colonial buildings still standing in South America.

This colossal structure and its accompanying angel often play tricks on the eyes.

A beautiful riverside mansion where the intellectual life of early-20th-century Argentina flourished.

A replica of a beloved, delicately-balanced granite boulder.

The narrowest house in Buenos Aires is less than 10 feet wide.

This Argentinian hedge maze is an intricate tribute to a famous surrealist author.

The largest open-air contemporary art center in Latin America is a unique experience in the Atlantic Forest.

An architect transformed this abandoned cement factory into his castle-like workshop.

A palatial sculpture park was built illegally and in secret by a self-taught artist over 36 years.

This magnificent, quirky home sits atop a literal gold mine in the middle of the Nevada desert.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

This cheeky restaurant has a serious devotion to lard sculptures.

This bar hosts an ever-evolving napkin art installation devoted to an American president.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.