Kathmandu, Nepal
Nyālon (Fish Stone)
This small shrine dedicated to a fish is believed to hold the secrets to this historic market's founding.
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Kathmandu, Nepal
This small shrine dedicated to a fish is believed to hold the secrets to this historic market's founding.
Hogenakkal, India
The Kaveri River cuts through the rocky terrain then drops off to form these misty falls.
Shepton Mallet, England
Inside this magnificent 12th-century church is one of the finest carved wagon-roofs in all of England.
Kamakura, Japan
Narrow passes cut out of mountains surround the medieval capital of Japan.
Istanbul, Turkey
Housed in an old British jail, this spot serves up Georgian, Russian, and Ukrainian specialities with a side of Turkish history.
Ravenscar, England
At the height of alum production at this factory, human urine was a valued commodity.
London, England
This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.
São Miguel, Portugal
Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.
Chichibu, Japan
This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.
Dechmont, Scotland
This abandoned hospital village was once viewed as an innovative way to deal with mental illness.
Singapore
This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.
Chichibu, Japan
The birthplace of Japanese coinage.
Newport Beach, California
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Postenje, Serbia
The oldest church in Serbia was also the ecclesiastical seat of the region during the Middle Ages.
Rio Grande, New Jersey
Come for the Italian food, stay for the taxidermy and giant statues.
Paris, France
This frog-themed restaurant was frequented by Picasso, Saint-Exupéry, and more.
Antwerp, Belgium
This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.
Antwerp, Belgium
This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.
Antwerp, Belgium
This former guildhall with a bacon-like exterior is now home to a museum covering 600 years of Antwerp's musical history.
Savannah, Georgia
Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.
Providence, Rhode Island
Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.
Antwerp, Belgium
According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.
Tokyo, Japan
A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.