The historic home of the pivotal political activist who led the Métis people in rebellion against the Canadian government.

This archaeological museum in one of Peru’s most intriguing regions exhibits ancient artifacts from the Nazca civilization.

Founded by a high school teacher, this poetry magazine became a center for all things literary.

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

This Central New York ghost town was once a prosperous railroad community.

The largest wildlife crossing in Utah allows local fauna to safely traverse the six-lane Interstate 80 at Parleys Canyon.

Two large-scale sculptures of Adam and Eve greet visitors in the nude at the Time Warner Center in NYC.

This Bhutanese site is one of eight sacred locales established by a revered 14th-century Buddhist master.

One of Bhutan's oldest temples was purportedly built to halt a giant female ogre from preventing the spread of Buddhism across Tibet.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

The world’s largest permanent desert lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.

Legend has it a sacred treasure hidden by an ancient guru was revealed with a burning butter lamp from these waters.

The nation’s first institution dedicated to the conservation of Bhutanese textiles.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

Located in Nairobi National Park, this animal orphanage is the oldest of its kind in Kenya.

This Czech church doubles as something of a permanent fashion exhibition for a statue of the Infant Jesus.

The farmhouse owned by the Danish author who wrote "Out of Africa" is now a museum honoring her legacy.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

This 17th-century Bhutanese monastery is ensconced in Buddhist legend.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This local art collective supports contemporary artists through a coveted residency program.