Bruges, Belgium
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Christ's blood allegedly preserved in a Belgian town.
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Bruges, Belgium
Christ's blood allegedly preserved in a Belgian town.
Bruges, Belgium
Potato-peeling mannequins, Inca art, and a dangling tuber mobile help trace the history of fries at this Belgian museum.
Iceland
This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.
Iceland
If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.
Gasadalur Village, Faroe Islands
This remote island village was in danger of depopulating completely until a tunnel was built to connect it to the rest of the world .
Mykines, Faroe Islands
This isolated and westernmost point of the Faroe Islands archipelago is home to thousands of seabirds.
Faroe Islands
The narrow passages will challenge even the bravest driver.
Capri, Italy
This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.
Vatican City
Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.
Vatican City
Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.
Furore, Italy
A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.
Naples, Italy
Does this church in Naples hold the true tomb of Vlad the Impaler, the notoriously cruel figure who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula?
Anacapri, Italy
The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.
Lasithi, Greece
This abandoned Greek island was the last active leper colony in Europe.
Heraklion, Greece
A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.
Namche, Nepal
Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.
Chaunrikharka, Nepal
Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.
Budhanilkantha, Nepal
This representation of Lord Vishnu is the largest stone sculpture in Nepal.
Lalitpur, Nepal
This restaurant preserves and serves lesser-known and regional Nepali food.
Lalitpur, Nepal
A colorful gateway to a historic neighborhood.
Kathmandu, Nepal
The courtyard of this palace was the site of the worst slaughter of sitting royals in recorded history.