Legend says this rock spire is the finger of a witch who wanted to throw the Faroe Islands towards Iceland.

Located more than 600 feet beneath the North Atlantic seabed, this tunnel boasts the world's first undersea roundabout.

This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.

The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.

This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

This Asian-inspired tower in a lush urban park provides spectacular panoramic views of Baltimore.

Get a taste of Chamorro cuisine, family-style, at this popular restaurant.

A mysterious painting of the self-declared Emperor of the United States watches over a local hof-brau.

A free, public museum dedicated to the fascinating science of sight.

The grand, column-fronted, sculpture-adorned home of the ambitious digital library.

One of the last remnants of the city's Chinese nightclub scene is now a dive bar selling killer mai tais.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

Not merely a museum – but a whirring powerhouse that offers a subterranean peek into the heart and soul of cable car operations.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

The randomness of this wall of lava lamps helps encrypt up to 10 percent of the internet.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

This gem from the industrial age helps visitors and residents alike traverse hilly Stockholm.

Sip creative cocktails in the former vault of the Riggs Bank.