These slanted cubic abodes are a creative if odd solution to a zoning pickle.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

An otherworldly restaurant perched on the edge of a jagged cliff next to a medieval holy city.

This unique temple complex remains off the typical tourist trail.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Spend the night inside a two-story elephant villa.

A no-frills, DIY nature preserve manned by a U.S. expat who has dedicated his life to turtle conservation.

A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.

The place where World War I began.

This museum preserves the hand-dug tunnel that kept Sarajevo afloat during the Serbian siege.

These warring psychedelic crags commemorate an unsuccessful military operation.

This cluster of little wooden huts once ground local farmers’ wheat into flour during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

This unusual hostel provides a glimpse of life in a city under siege.

A war-torn Olympic relic is being overtaken by graffiti and nature.

This Russian diner is staffed entirely by twins.

This small museum is basically a time capsule of daily life in the Soviet Union.

You'll find rocket launchers, not rollercoasters, at Russia's “military Disneyland.”

An incredibly random collection of wax figures is displayed in a shopping center walkway.

Europe's highest peak is a key pillar of the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge.

This Russian locomotive museum was once devoted just to Lenin's funeral before expanding to encompass Moscow's entire train history.

A uniquely authentic display of traditional Russian culture.

An unusual collection of self-made musical instruments and unique noises.