A full-size replica of this well-preserved temple lets you take a walk through the Mayan age.

This staircase full of Mayan hieroglyphics is perhaps the largest single text in the world.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."

This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.

The monument honors the mountaineers who were part of Europe’s best anti-Nazi forces.

Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

A crumbling World War I fort that is reached through a series of concrete tunnels.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.