Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

One of the tallest mountains in India was closed for years after a botched CIA mission.

This park is the prime habitat for Nepal’s Bengal tigers.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.

A rotating cast of guys and dolls in front of a Washington, D.C. building.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

A condom-covered Thai restaurant that is more concerned with birth control than food.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

Hidden behind mountains in Morocco, a remote town hides a thriving surfing community.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

An abandoned horror film set sits eerily along a highway through Hollywood's "door to the desert."

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

The world's largest concentrated solar power plant.