An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.

150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.

An homage to the man who built California's version of Venice.

A gift from Abbot Kinney and a little bit of piece of Black history in Venice Beach.

A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

Two men, two visionaries of Venice Beach, one little hotel that smells like cookies.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

These mansions date back to Chicago's days as a brewer's paradise.

Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.

Location of the Real World's disastrous, and protested, eleventh season.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

A European-style bath house in Chicago.

The beloved home to all publications indie, erotic, and punky.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A long lost multi-cultural music venue used to reside in the bottom floor of Chicago's Flat Iron Building.