This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

A military vehicle collection, showcasing how war transportation advanced from horse drawn artillery to self propelled cannons.

Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

The magic's in the hole!

A huge, bustling local market in Panama City.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

North America's largest accredited model railroad museum.

Swarms of butterflies cannot compare to the awe inspired by the publicly-funded nakedness once displayed in this sunken garden.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.