The engine block of a British Royal Mail Ship marks the spot of her demise, caused by the Great Gale of 1856.

A 19th-century relic of timekeeping.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

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

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

The last remnant of a controversial statue at Cape Town University.

The haunting beauty of this little-visited wreck makes it a true hidden treasure.

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

A memorial to the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy.

An artificial cave littered with semi-precious stones waiting to be picked up.

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

An abandoned water park overtaken by the dunes.

These 250-year-old wagon tracks are a lasting sign of Dutch migrants crossing the mountains.

This public art is inspired by a local Aboriginal creation story.

After much poking and prodding, this island is decidedly not a magnetic anomaly, but it sure is pretty.