This historic observatory was established to keep shipwrecks from littering the Cape of Good Hope.

The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

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

Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.

Descend into the tunnels to experience the life of a coal miner.

Take a leisurely walk through the park to find the seven giant troll sculptures hidden throughout the park.

This bike path traverses the treetops.

Artwork tucked within the trees greets visitors with surreal sonic experiences.

The tallest waterfall in the Netherlands is a lovely, stepped feature that is only 50 feet tall.

This disused VLF radio station is no longer in service but the surrounding town still bears its name.

This professional clown's home is an outsider art wonderland.

This whimsical castle of grottoes was the labor of love of a French postman, and one of the greatest achievements of outsider architecture.

Massive puppet-automaton machines created by French artist collective Machines de l’Ile.

Jean Tinguely's bizarre monster sculpture is hidden deep in a forest.

This pirate-broadcasting-tower-turned-restaurant played a rebellious role in the history of Dutch television.

Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.

A New York–based physician returned home to Spain to build his own elaborate monument to Christopher Columbus.

This art installation at an abandoned lipstick factory has distinct anti-capitalist vibes.

A late-medieval Dutch castle with trick fountains in its whimsical water gardens.

A kaleidoscopic warehouse-maze of handmade neon signs.

This small corner bar is home to a rare 1930s dance organ that still plays tunes for one Euro.

A museum dedicated to the history of a terrifying secret police is now held in their former headquarters.