An "anarchical" no man's land, complete with garbage sculptures and a hobo-run "Landfillian Library."

A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

Ingenious bakery opens up the first Cupcake ATM at their flagship location in Beverly Hills.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.

A station built to repel pirates now attracts wealthy vacationers.

The iconic egg tart gets an upgrade with a laminated sourdough crust.

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

A labyrinth of clothing, electronics, and other counterfeit items.

A giant scale model giving a sneak peek at what urban planners see for Shanghai by 2020.

This former textile district now is now a thriving center for contemporary Chinese art.

An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.

This Bhutanese site is one of eight sacred locales established by a revered 14th-century Buddhist master.

A stupa built to protect Bhutan from evil forces and help bring peace to the world.