Over two-thirds of the world's population of giant tortoises live among this coral formation.

This deceptively beautiful island was once home to a German concentration camp and known as "Death Island."

Unexplained bald patches in the landscape grow and recede over time, as though they are somehow alive.

This rusted shipwreck directly in front of a century-old abandoned lighthouse looks almost surreal.

The rubbery beast is sculpted from recycled materials.

One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

This monument sits at the foot of a mountain from which legend says enslaved people jumped to their deaths.

This small group of sand dunes manages to pack in a strange rainbow of colors.

The world's largest ship graveyard is the product of decades of corruption.

A geological bull's-eye visible from outer space.

These homes carved into the mountains seem to defy the laws of nature.

This picturesque island graveyard is the final resting place of dozens of notorious pirates.

Victoria's largest salt lake is a favorite haunt for photographers and stargazers.

Gnomes have taken over a rest stop on Australia's longest straight road.

This Western Australian mint was established during the height of the Australian gold rush.

This rare effigy of the author spent years lost in storage.

Outside the National Dinosaur Museum, dozens of dinosaur statues and sculptures claim the landscape.

Hundreds of people walk past this palm tree every day without spotting its secret.

Honoring the annual National Cherry Festival.