Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

A hidden slot canyon in the southern Nevada desert makes an unexpected oasis and scenic hike.

The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.

A lovely park home with a few interesting guests.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.

This arid landscape was once a lush wetland. Today, it's a paleontological site filled with fossilized mammoths, sabertooth cats, and more.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

Twenty churches beautifully painted by 19th-century Czech and German immigrants in Texas.

Pay homage to the "Top Woman Athlete of the Twentieth Century."

This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.

These trenches were used to train the Scottish military for life on the frontlines of World War I.

A shiny sculpture celebrating the mighty mollusk.

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.