Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

The world's largest church atop a political fault line.

The first mosque in Ghana is known as the "Mecca of West Africa."

At Ghana's largest wildlife refuge you feel like you're right in the animals' backyard.

The tallest building in the Republic of the Congo is a source of pride despite its towering maintenance costs.

A crypt believed by many Congolese to be a center of black magic.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

The rusting remains are visible sticking out of the waters of the Delaware Bay.

The perfectly preserved underground rooms where Churchill plotted the war against Germany.

This series of rope-style bridges brings visitors into a jungle layer that is usually reserved for birds and monkeys.

Where thousands of slaves passed through the "Door of No Return."

An enormous public square and parade ground built to celebrate Ghana's independence.

Looming communist pillar with a Czech twist.

This Prague museum collects brutalist relics and memories from the country's former Soviet rule.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.