Drinkslinger is an unlikely vocation for a Buddhist monk, but at this Tokyo bar the enlightenment is served in a martini glass.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

Iceland's first pagan temple in 1,000 years is underway in Reykjavík.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

This Nigerian nature reserve is home to the longest canopy walkway in Africa.

This magical and eccentric stepwell is a hidden treasure within the ancient fort city of Mandu.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

This enormous, elaborate tomb looks oddly out of place next to a suburban Edinburgh bowling club.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

Dine amidst exotic plants at this former royal greenhouse.

A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.

This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.

After Christopher Columbus died, his son built a fancy house to rule from.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

After becoming locally extinct, this esteemed avian now flies free in the forests around the ancient ruins.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

A massive work of modern art that appears to be a crop circle in the middle of the desert.

The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.