A lonely beacon, precariously perched atop a remote sliver of rock.

A rare pod of derelict midcentury Futuro and Venturo houses lines a semi-abandoned beachfront resort outside Taipei.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

These ruins have been linked to a sherbet factory that exploded, but the story may be entirely fictional.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

A quaint amusement park now sits, rusting and forgotten among the foliage.

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

This bell tower is the only one of its kind in the Netherlands and was a symbol of prestige.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

Is this the most Portland place ever?

A butcher shop in Minneapolis has all the meats and cheeses you’d expect from any of its kind—except that all the products are vegan.

Nose around a unique collection of more than 300 natural aromas used to craft perfume fragrances.

This last stalwart of the now-forgotten feminist restaurant movement has been serving food in an activist atmosphere since 1977.

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

A market built atop boats is one of the few floating holiday markets in Europe.

The history of the plush toy and South Korea collected under one roof.

Rocks that take on the likenesses of several recognizable living entities crowd the Wang dong Rock Quarries.

This tiny museum immortalizes the birthplace of an iconic Chinese-Korean noodle dish.

Natural rock formations resembling monks in hats inspire folk legends.

Along a rail-biking route, giant insects house a two-story restaurant.

A Korean rock bassist's wild dream has become a reality at this completely insane boutique hotel.

Ancient temple is home to centuries of art and spiritual artifacts.

120 mortarless pagodas built by one Korean hermit.

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.