A Byzantine-era church hidden in a wooded area below the Acropolis.

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

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serves as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade.

Legend tells how a Spanish soldier disappeared from this isolated sentry box without a trace.

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

A tiny, remote island packed with wonders both natural and geeky.

This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.

Did Gustav Eiffel design this enigmatic metal building?

A high school astronomy enthusiast designed this model of our solar system to be traversed on foot.

Despite a fraught and controversial history this African island holds a powerful monument to the tragedy of the slave trade.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

A sprawling nature preserve harbors the world's only living dragons.

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

On the waterfront of Sydney, Nova Scotia, a 60-ft. fiddle greets incoming ships.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.

A forlorn fishing village on the coast of Labrador, full of shipwrecks and Spanish gold.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

Named for the DeFoe novel inspired by a stranded sailor, this island is known for its rare plants and extreme beauty.

Almost half-way between the Equator and North Pole.