A lineup of a dozen or so Japanese light tanks from WWII.

Tropical paradise strewn with hundreds of World War II wrecks.

The ruins of an ancient island city built atop a coral reef in the South Pacific are spectacular and strange enough to have inspired H.P. Lovecraft.

An isolated dive site teeming with cnidarians.

These ancient monoliths make up one of the largest archaeological sites in Palau.

A unique, playful portrayal of Jesus as a backpacking traveler.

An open-air art gallery that aims to share the stories of the people who live around it.

The world's first invisible city square is an homage to a man who pushed the boundaries of art.

A 300-kilogram egg sculpture that embodied a neighborhood revival.

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

A 15-foot-tall statue of the head of the Sopranos family greets passengers at a train station in southeastern Lithuania.

An abandoned masterpiece of Soviet Brutalist architecture.

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

Latvia’s first skyscraper, nicknamed ‘Stalin’s birthday cake.’

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

A monument to the grand synagogue that stood in this space before Nazis burned it down.

Rent a barrel for a personal view of where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga.

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.