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Few things look more out of place than the electric blue ponds in the reddish-brown desert of Utah.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

One of the most iconic sculptures in Caracas looks like a large orange ball suspended in the air.

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.

A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.

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

This giant subway sculpture celebrates the fruit that inspired the theory of gravity.

A unique zoological park home to over 30 species of wild cats, both big and small.

A surprisingly beautiful abandoned World War II military base in East Greenland.

A wooden street sign is the last remnant of this 400-year-old alleyway.

This glacier interpretation center houses the world’s only bar made completely from glacial ice.

This little gem in the Gulf of Riga has a very rich heritage and distinct culture.

This small roadside eatery exists in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, as the equator runs right through it.

Kuwait City's uniquely designed water towers look straight out of a retro sci-fi cityscape.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

These abandoned vessels are destined to be reclaimed by the forest.

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

An abandoned desert hamlet swallowed up by sand.

Buy your fish and have it cooked to order in this bustling, eight-floor seafood market.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

This former Cyprus flight hub is now a crumbling, abandoned ghost complex.

Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.

Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.

Thousand-year-old trees tower within one of the world's only inland temperate rainforests.