In British Columbia, a unique microclimate has allowed these trees to live much longer than they usually would.

This arch made out of whale bones is a remnant of South Africa's whaling history.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

The haunting beauty of this little-visited wreck makes it a true hidden treasure.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

A sculpture dedicated to the trade that gave the town its name.

This defunct Champlain Oil service station harkens back to the early days of automobiles.

An abandoned lighthouse located on the cliffs of Barbados.

These prehistoric replicas were based on actual skeletal remains.

Canada's subterranean Cold War museum has doubled as a movie set.

What was once the largest mine in North America has left behind a hollow hill filled with bright blue waters.

The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.

This stone commemorates the island's launch into international aviation.

An abandoned military bunker that has been transformed into an artist's paradise.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.

Despite the name, the waters of this Canadian lake are actually blue-green in color.

Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.

The mastermind behind this palatial hotel perished on the Titanic weeks before its grand opening.

This illuminated sign was the first of its kind in Canada and remains a vestige of the Atomic Age.