Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

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

San Francisco's urban bison herd has persisted in the face of extinction, development, and disease.

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.

The seawater playground of gilded-era San Francisco burned to the ground in 1966.

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

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

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.

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

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

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

This amateur-built East African church with mismatched towers is an architectural abnormality.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.

This slowly crumbling mansion was home to one of East Africa's richest and most powerful slave traders.

Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.

After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.

Based on a real event, the statue is dedicated to those who fought and died for Zambia's independence.