Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

A high point in Vancouver kitsch.

One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.

Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.

With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This series of Scottish caves has no clear purpose other than baffling historians.

The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

Rusting, graffiti-covered tanks litter the beach of this island, once used by the U.S. military for target practice.

The world's brightest bioluminescent bay.

The bat-covered home of one of the world's most popular brands of rum is located on a tropical Art Deco campus.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

The Devil’s own choice when he needs a drink in Brussels.