This off-beat, quirky communism-themed bar isn't afraid to poke fun at its history.

A 19th century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

The metal leaves on this tree are engraved with the names of Holocaust victims.

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

Hidden in the hills is a mysterious stone structure, known only to a few.

A South African bar inside a hollowed out 6,000-year-old Baobab.

Home to what was once considered the largest gate in central Asia.

These "50 Fortresses" have been unearthed in the ancient oasis of Khwarezm.

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

What might look like a cliffside sacrificial altar at first glance is actually a stone compass pointing to cities and lighthouses all around the world.

The largest cave in Northern Europe.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The world's northernmost ice hotel.

Oslo's historic toboggan run has been letting thrill seekers slide from train stop to train stop for over a century.

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.