The local community brought back this land to transform it into a nature preserve.

Sitting atop a rock on Michamvi Pingwe beach, this restaurant becomes its own island at high tide.

A hiking/biking/exploring trail that winds across over 140 miles of Rwandan shoreline.

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

An authentic, seaworthy replica of the ship that sailed to Newfoundland in 1497.

Outside the Department of Transportation, a collection of artifacts honors the history of how we get around.

Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.

A modest walled graveyard where nobody is actually buried.

A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

The well-preserved remnants of a bridge that once made up a WW1-era military railroad.

This igneous rock monolith towers above the surrounding landscape just outside the Nigerian capital.

This propitious plastic porcine has been petitioning park visitors to pick up after themselves for more than 50 years.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

The humble beginnings of one of America’s greatest songsmiths.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

A memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives working in what is now a massive tourist attraction.

This advertisement for talcum powder was painted on the rock face and has since defied removal.

Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.

One of Gettysburg’s least visited battlefield memorials is off the beaten path, but worth a visit.

The world's oldest soul food restaurant is also one of its best.

This lovely pocket park is one of the most under appreciated in D.C.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

A tribute to the pop culture icon overlooks this Washington D.C. intersection.

Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.