A mysterious phallic rock on the grounds of a Buddhist monastery.

Hidden treasures belonging to Mongolia's most revered and multi-talented monk spent decades buried in the Gobi desert.

People have been scribbling on this massive chunk of granite for more than 1,500 years.

History, geography, and shamanism meet in this eye-catching monument to the greatness of three empires.

Dinosaur eggs were first discovered at these fiery red cliffs.

An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.

A jagged silhouette of shamanistic stone heaps rises from the shore of this dazzling mile-high lake.

This spiritual landmark for practicers of Shamanism is drenched in milk and vodka and covered in blue scarves.

Mongolian Buddhists believe this monastery in the Gobi desert to be the center of the world's spiritual energy.

An institution dedicated to curiosity, logic, riddles, and Mongolia's long history of puzzles.

The oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia has survived centuries of invasions, political shifts, and religious purges.

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

The grassy landscape is home to the world's last truly wild horses.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

Kenyan restaurant is a carnivore's paradise, serving exotic meats at its ultimate 'Beast of a Feast.'

In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

You haven’t properly toured a winery until you’ve slept in an actual wine barrel.

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.

Where dioramas can follow you home.

This awkward aquarium sculpture is one of the strangest statues in Chicago.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

This morbid, delightful curiosity shop offers everything from animal bones to human teeth.