Fluffy and friendly alpacas nestled against the border of the beautiful Connemara region.

This magnificent 18th-century hall consists of a maze of nearly a thousand interconnected passages.

This striking royal residence is the largest Renaissance-style castle in Scandinavia.

The famous Beatle secretly visited this Illinois town several times to visit his sister.

This roadside attraction looks like a flying saucer parked atop the tundra.

A memorial to the thousands of Turkmen soldiers and civilians who died in a bloody 1881 battle.

This fortress played a key role in the battle that would ultimately give rise to the Maratha Empire.

This exhibition space designed to look like the skeleton of a whale is hidden underground.

You'll find the little birds tucked within the rocks of this Australian beach.

This famed Silk Road oasis was one of the largest cities in the world before it was destroyed by a Mongol horde.

Classical ruins that remember ancient Rome's presence in Africa.

A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

A mountain of conch shells created by centuries of fishermen.

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

This once-abandoned mansion is now a dreamy event space.

Just in case you need some cold cash at the top of the world.

A dazzling display of red rocks weathered into spires and hoodoos.

This Nigerian nature reserve is home to the longest canopy walkway in Africa.

Many rock climbers have come to conquer this slender sea stack, with various degrees of success.

This large cave is a summer home to thousands of bats and has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.

These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.

A miniature model of what will be the world's largest telescope.

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.