A stairway to heaven, or to nowhere at all.

Zurich's evolution museum hosts a unique collection of skeletons among its natural history treasures.

An unusual vending machine designed to support mourners during funeral ceremonies at Zurich's largest cemetery.

Featuring a meatless buffet fit for kings, this family-owned Zurich eatery is considered the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the West.

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

The world's largest model of our planetary system.

A miniature representation of Canadian cities and landmarks in incredible—and sometimes hilarious—detail.

Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.

This museum explores the history of stickers and is home to RePEELed, an exhibit featuring sticker art from around the world.

Locals transformed this Canadian evergreen into a secret hangout with spectacular views of Vancouver's skyline.

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

The collection of signage remembers the midcentury pushback against the new neon light.

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.

Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.

Bizarre lunar-like landscape with thousands of large stone "hoodoos."

This geothermal hot spring hides beneath a slowly growing mineral dome.

The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.

This massive vault of comedic history is no joke.

Alleyway plaque commemorating the death of a fictional character in The Maltese Falcon, not far from the author's home.