The cinder cone volcano with a less than complimentary name.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.

Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

A sprawling nature preserve harbors the world's only living dragons.

Once home to Komodo dragons, this island dreamscape has a rare combination of white, pink, and black sand beaches.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

The legendary statue-hating superintendent of Golden Gate Park is honored with... a statue.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

This Balinese sea temple is thought to be guarded by the hundreds of monkeys that live around it.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Everything from a plane to your own two feet are needed to reach this jungle resort.

A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.