God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

Writers such as Paul Bowles, William Burroughs, and Samuel Beckett frequented this Tangier bookstore.

A small outpost dedicated to protecting the stingless bees native to Oaxaca.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

The stoutest tree in the world.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

In a busy Oaxaca market, a nearly century-old drinks stand still serves family recipes from giant clay pots.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.

Sky ships, planes, and portraits left as unique tokens of hope and thankfulness.

This modern museum of Mediterranean culture is surrounded by a surreal concrete honeycomb.

A French library that makes sure its love of books is writ large... giant in fact.

Balconies that have a most unusual accent.

One man's desire to transcend art led to the construction of this outsider chapel.

The mental institution where Van Gogh created some of his most famous work now allows guests to walk in the artist's footsteps.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

This mountain trail inspired Nietzsche to complete his magnum opus.

A medieval military street hidden beneath a charming French fishing village.

Walk through living pictures and music in the Cathedral of Images.

Home to fantastic views and ancient graves.

Thousands of flamingos and other bird species flourish in these Camargue wetlands.