Caernarfon, Wales
Snowdon
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
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Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
Gwynedd, Wales
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Katoomba, Australia
This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.
Millers Point, Australia
This historic observatory contains the world's oldest refracting lens telescope.
Coffs Harbour, Australia
Roadside display for a popular fruit and vegetable stand.
Coffs Harbour, Australia
One of the first big sculptures anywhere in Australia.
Byron Bay, Australia
The most easterly point on mainland Australia offers dramatic ocean views.
Duranbah, Australia
Giant fruit signaling the entrance to a tropical paradise.
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Fraser Island, Australia
The only pollutant in the clear blue water is sunscreen.
Fraser Island, Australia
WWI hospital ship lost in a cyclone turns up on the coast of Fraser Island, where she remains rusted and forgotten.
Whitsundays, Australia
A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.
Bowen, Australia
One of Australia's famed "Big Things," this giant fruit was once stolen as part of a publicity stunt.
Magnetic Island, Australia
After much poking and prodding, this island is decidedly not a magnetic anomaly, but it sure is pretty.
Cairns, Australia
This public art is inspired by a local Aboriginal creation story.
Koya, Japan
Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.
Ikeda, Japan
An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.
Kyoto, Japan
A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.
Kyoto, Japan
The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.
Nara, Japan
This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.
Kyoto, Japan
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Tokyo, Japan
People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.
Tokyo, Japan
After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.
Osaka, Japan
Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.