San Francisco, California
Vedanta Society's Old Temple
Built in 1906, this unique building was the first Hindu temple in the United States.
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San Francisco, California
Built in 1906, this unique building was the first Hindu temple in the United States.
San Francisco, California
A monument to the love people have for their pets.
San Francisco, California
Inside this museum, the history of the Walt Disney Family empire is on full display.
San Francisco, California
A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.
San Francisco, California
The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.
San Francisco, California
There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
An icon of the city, this chapel features an amazing dome ceiling and offers panoramic views.
Vanuatu
The fully functional, submerged Vanuatu Post Office is definitely one of a kind.
Vanuatu
This South Pacific volcano has been blowing its stack for over 800 years and is said to be home to a cult leader waiting to be reborn.
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Marvel of green building techniques that sings with the wind.
Suva, Fiji
Recently revamped museum of Fijian history located within a gorgeous colonial-era garden.
Apia, Samoa
A museum now occupies the mansion in Samoa where the prolific Scottish writer chose to spend the last years of his life.
Apia, Samoa
The "Mother Temple of the Pacific Islands" stands at the center of 20 acres of lush, tropical prayer gardens.
Apia, Samoa
The world is full of swimming holes, but few compare to Samoa’s idyllic To Sua ocean trench.
Taga, Samoa
A site of natural wonder and flying coconuts in Samoa.
Bourail, New Caledonia
A beachside monolith shaped by years of waves crashing against hard quartz.
Labruge, Portugal
Iron Age runes and ruins hide in plain sight along this Portuguese beach.
Stockholm, Sweden
The library's graceful rotunda is like a bibliophile's temple.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Where royalty waits in the height of luxury.
Haarlem, Netherlands
This towering church is home to a world-famous organ and a treasure trove of medieval art.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Old ships and machinery fill a historic harbor in the city that's home to Europe's largest port.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Built by crowdsourcing, this wooden foot bridge saved a part of Rotterdam that was languishing in wait of city funding.
Cologne, Germany
The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century.
Cologne, Germany
Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.