A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

After the Cuban Revolution, the famous rum company had to leave their swanky headquarters behind.

Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

A tree so massive it claims half the road, standing at the intersection of history and folklore.

A pair of gargoyles peer into unsuspecting passengers at Denver’s conspiracy-packed airport.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

Beirut's thinnest building was the result of feuding brothers.

This former monument to an invented Iraqi victory was turned into a military camp during the subsequent invasion.

Kenyan restaurant is a carnivore's paradise, serving exotic meats at its ultimate 'Beast of a Feast.'

The beginning of the historic Iditarod Trail connecting the Alaskan cities of Seward and Nome.

Considered by many to be one of the most dangerous highways in Alaska.

Colorful boxes placed over the dead are left to rot and crumble.

The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.

Palace where the nearly un-killable Rasputin was murdered.

This effigy of Peter the Great is greatly disproportionate.

Originating in the 16th century this fort is far more than a military structure.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This Sri Lankan cemetery is the final resting place of sci-fi legend Sir Arthur C. Clarke.

These abandoned ruins in the middle of Jaffna have withstood centuries of tumultuous power struggles.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Spend a hour meandering, breathing, and learning along this lovely untouted path that connects historic gardens.

Immortalized by artists, this church incorporates a medieval lighthouse into its shoreside structure.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."