A strangely forgotten claimant to the much contested title of "Source of the Nile."

The first high-tech company in the valley that actually worked with silicon devices.

This small monument to the great inventor contains a time capsule and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.

Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.

The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.

A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end.

This beautiful eden was once the vacation home of Tahitian royals before Marlon Brando bought it.

Site of James Cook's historic observations of the 1769 transit of Venus.

The cafe that acts as the social hub for the small volcanic island of HMS Bounty fame.

The watery grave of Captain Bligh's famous ship.

A site of natural wonder and flying coconuts in Samoa.

Amelia Earhart's possible place of death.

Olive’s garden serves up a seemingly endless helping of outback delights.

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

Humble beginnings for one of the world's most famous scientists.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

Enter the cabin of a life-sized Hindenburg replica.

A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.