Ko Samui, Thailand
Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks (Hin Ta Hin Yai)
This natural rock formation has an anatomical aesthetic.
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Ko Samui, Thailand
This natural rock formation has an anatomical aesthetic.
Singapore
The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.
Doha, Qatar
This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.
Shanghai, China
An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.
Seoul, South Korea
A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.
Masada, Israel
This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.
Badrshein, Egypt
This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.
Punakaiki, New Zealand
This strange geological landscape erupts with sudden bursts of water.
Nanuoya, Sri Lanka
Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.
New Delhi, India
A blooming house of worship for the masses.
Kathmandu, Nepal
One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.
Paris, France
What looks like a normal building is really a hollow facade hiding a subway vent.
Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Schwangau, Germany
A unique bridge with an equally unique view.
Vienna, Austria
Along the edge of this fountain are 365 smaller fountains that represent the days of the year.
Bratislava, Slovakia
Launched by Napoleon's soldiers more than 200 years ago, a cannonball remains embedded in the tower wall.
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.
Kotor, Montenegro
These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bridge that died in war and was resurected.
Dublin, Ireland
A former fortified tower now houses a collection of classic communications equipment.
Ballachulish, Scotland
The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
Helsinki, Finland
Dedicated to the outnumbered Finnish forces who pushed back Soviet forces during the conflict.