The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

This tiny hotel perched atop a 50-foot tower really puts things into perspective.

The vibrant buildings in the “capital of the comic strip” celebrate the art form that made it famous.

The world’s largest work of glass art hides in this stunning Taiwanese subway station.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.

This small monument marks the divide between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at the southernmost tip of Africa.

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

The remains of an ancient Roman teenager are memorialized at the base of a modern London landmark.

A half-mile long and three stories high, this bridge over the Des Moines River Valley mimics a descent into a mine shaft.

The hottest, driest, and most scenic desert on Earth.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

An Italian vineyard invites religious pilgrims to stop by 24/7 to get their drink on, for free.

A hidden tunnel leads to an abandoned slate quarry that's now a secret swimming spot guarded by cliffs.

Legend says lovers who hold hands while venturing along this stone jetty and kiss at the end will remain together forever.

A safari-themed castle in the South African bush with the largest maze in the southern hemisphere.

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

The world's first interactive human body museum also serves as a chair for a giant orange man.

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

Once home to Komodo dragons, this island dreamscape has a rare combination of white, pink, and black sand beaches.