Zurich, Switzerland
Heureka Useless Machine
One of a series of no-purpose kinetic artworks by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely.
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Zurich, Switzerland
One of a series of no-purpose kinetic artworks by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.
Lanzo D'intelvi, Italy
The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.
Narrabundah, Australia
The largest piece of the Berlin Wall in the Southern Hemisphere sits outside this German social club in a Canberra suburb.
Antananarivo, Madagascar
See hundreds of herons and egrets in the heart of the city in this dreamy hidden park.
Madagascar
This picturesque island graveyard is the final resting place of dozens of notorious pirates.
Sainte Rose, Réunion
On one of the world's most active volcanoes, a pebble-filled crater changes color with the wind.
Canberra, Australia
This copper-coated, multi-arched dome is surrounded by a moat and lights up at night.
Canberra, Australia
From a distance, this statue of an eagle looks like a giant chicken on a stick.
Abang, Indonesia
Sacred waters rescued from the wrath of a volcano.
Wellington, New Zealand
The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.
Keetmanshoop, Namibia
A rustic place to spend the night, complete with amazing quiver trees and outsider art.
Yemen
The most alien-looking place on Earth.
Jiuquan, China
Hundreds of caves filled with thousands of centuries-old statues and murals.
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.
Shanghai, China
The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.
Sam Roi Yot, Thailand
At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.
Sagada, Philippines
This burial cave houses around 100 ancient coffins, neatly stacked to form a massive wall.
Sagada, Philippines
Hundreds of wooden coffins dangle from cliffs and caves in the Philippines.
Zipaquira, Colombia
Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the Earth's surface.
Bogotá, Colombia
Pilgrims each carried a brick to the top of Mount Monserrate to help build this historic sanctuary in Colombia.
Jerusalem, Israel
Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.
Jerusalem, Israel
The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
East Jerusalem, Israel
Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.