This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

Colorful power station with a chimney equipped with a gallery for exhaust monitoring equipment.

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.

A cemetery for Slovenian notables also serves as a popular recreation space.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.

The dramatic remains of an abandoned farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside.

A winding medieval path was used by mourners to carry their dead to the nearest church.

A spectacular disused railway viaduct in a beautiful countryside nature reserve.

This foolish Victorian sea fort was converted to a deluxe hotel.

Obscene versions of this artist's work are the most popular.

The Isle of Wight’s “Island Line” serviced by former London Underground trains from the 1930s.

This purpose-built dinosaur museum is shaped like a pterodactyl and holds fossils that were found in its very village.

This British museum hopes to take the taboo out of poo.

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.