This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

The shallow, salty inlet was a safe haven for 19th-century pirates.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!

From the late 19th century until the 1960s, these stone-lined "stumps" were a popular place for people to air their views on local and international issues.

This 2008 memorial commemorates two leading Aboriginal Australian rights activists.

Commemorating the 19th-century labor movement in Australia.

This classic photo booth was saved from destruction by the local community.

The bullet-banged DIY suit of armour belonging to Australia’s most famous outlaw.

A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.

These bronze sculptures sow whimsy by hamming it up on a pedestrian mall.

An immersive Māori village where you can learn history and heritage through dance, ceremony, song, architecture, and food.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

Only 68 people per day are allowed to visit this New Zealand bird-watcher’s paradise.

A galaxy of glowworms—larvae of a gnat—hides deep in the belly of these caves.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.