The facade of this relic from the Klondike gold rush is decorated with over 8,800 pieces of driftwood.

Where three rails and three centuries of transportation meet.

In an effort to escape the horrors of slavery, one man mailed himself to freedom.

Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

A neon-illuminated statue of James Cook at the edge of a historical Auckland wharf makes for an unexpected discovery.

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.

This charming stone church on the shore of Lake Tekapo is an icon in astrophotography.

A perfect turquoise lake colored with glacier dust.

Towering earthen formations that rise straight out of the ground in New Zealand .

A lake that borders Kazakhstan and Russia allegedly harbors the giant "Terror Trout" or "Chinese Nessie."

Eurasia's most difficult place to hang out, and farthest point from sea access.

A monument to placate the spirits of an ancient forest.

The tangled roots of a giant banyan tree have fully reclaimed the ruins of this abandoned warehouse.

Venture into the hideout of one of Hong Kong's legendary pirates.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

130 replicas of world wonders squeezed into just 118 acres of space.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

A harrowing trail up a mile-high mountain.

A sacred mountaintop temple offers a fine cup of tea to visitors who can survive the journey.

A gorgeous, nostalgic café housed in a lofty old warehouse, lit only by petroleum lamps.

This abandoned railroad got a new life as a scenic promenade cutting through the city of Otaru.

This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.