An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Plains of ash and pair of semi-active volcanoes contribute to the otherworldly beauty of this little-known Vanuatu island.

This South Pacific volcano has been blowing its stack for over 800 years and is said to be home to a cult leader waiting to be reborn.

The fully functional, submerged Vanuatu Post Office is definitely one of a kind.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

The mysterious canine hides atop a drain pipe on the back of the building, some say as a sneaky shoutout to Yale.

The final resting place of many of New Jersey's most famous residents, including U.S. history's most in-vogue antagonist, Aaron Burr.

This Delaware River bridge is emblazoned with a catty slogan from a more prosperous time.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

The ancient settlement attracts tourists from all over looking to learn about the Chinese vision of the afterlife.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

The United States’s oldest funicular railway glides up and down a steep Pittsburgh street.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

The highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome bears witness to the ravages of one type of insect.

A unique sculpture park that specializes in the huge and bizarre.

Home to drunken tower-climbing goats... seriously.