This stately Georgetown rowhouse was once the home of a 54-year-old diplomat and his 16-year-old bride.

A historic ruin just 20 feet away from a busy highway onramp.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.

Peek inside Howard Hughes' garage at this Hollywood-themed art installation.

Grab a latte at the birthplace of modern American skateboarding.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

Known as the "Hobbit Houses," these storybook homes look like they're straight out of the Shire.

On a quiet suburban street stands a peculiarly decorated house covered in mosaics.

A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Santa Monica's oldest restaurant, decorated with set pieces from the Mutiny on the Bounty.

Exploring crime and punishment in feudal and pre-modern Japan.

This retro café is a remnant of Japan’s post-war Argentine tango craze.

A bibliophile's heaven that contains hundreds of bookstores, offering over a third of secondhand books for sale in Tokyo.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.