This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

Claude Monet immortalized this medieval bridge in two of his paintings.

An ancient rogue artist community hidden next to one of the world's most glitzy and glamorous cities.

The location of the last witch trials of Italy, known as "The Salem of Europe."

Tens of thousands of ancient rock carvings hidden in the heart of a French national park.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

A Spanish town built into the cliffs.

At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.