Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.

A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.

William Faulkner kept his beloved estate wild and untamed.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

This two-room shotgun shack in Tupelo is the birthplace of a King.

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

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

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

South Korea's only sex-themed park.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

The “Thumb” of Mauritius provides a 360 degree view of the entire country.

This small group of sand dunes manages to pack in a strange rainbow of colors.

Dating back to 1812, this is the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.