The abandoned husk of a mental institution that failed to save a Jazz Age icon still sits nearly unchanged.

Home to some of the world’s darkest skies, this project blends ancient Māori culture with world-class astro tourism.

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.

Watch the seas clash at the place where according to Maori tradition, the spirits depart for their journey to the afterlife.

The explorer Captain Cook may have named it White Island, but the Maori call it Te Puia o Whakaari – The Dramatic Volcano.

This strange geological landscape erupts with sudden bursts of water.

A galaxy of glowworms—larvae of a gnat—hides deep in the belly of these caves.

A glacier pocked with ice caves and surrounded by rainforests.

The Dalai Lama named this New Zealand landscape the "Spiritual Center of the Universe."

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

A muddy alien landscape that is home to rare species of exotic plants.

A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.

This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.

A salty red wasteland in Tanzania is a breeding spot for endangered flamingos.

A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

This handcrafted, old western-style town is filled with deserted cars, retired movie props, and other forms of Americana.

A mailbox that saved a nature reserve.

Volunteer-run library dedicated to exploring five decades of activism history.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.