A Zoroastrian funerary tower where excarnation rituals are carried out is threatened by the area's dwindling vulture population.

Not the result of an accident, hurricane, or aliens, this is an eye-popping tribute to the Melbourne tram.

This historic tall ship traveled 1.5 million miles around the globe, and once did duty as the mythical pirate ship in Peter Pan.

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

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

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

The original goat tower, the one that started it all.

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

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.

Meant to be a lavish presidential home, the palace became a symbol of the fall of South Vietnam.

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.

Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

This piece of Australian modern art is part joke and part history.

More than 100 colorful residents stand post in this seaside Australian city.

Australia's largest collection of rare and bizarre insects.

This volcanically volatile island town is home to an abandoned series of tunnels left by the Japanese during WWII.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.