Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.

Hidden behind mountains in Morocco, a remote town hides a thriving surfing community.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

Sleepy fishing port not included on many maps.

Rocky Atlantic beach home to a stunning stone arch.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

This Stone Age solar temple aligns with the sun on each equinox and solstice.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

The history and future of cannabis.

Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.

150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.

This small 16th-century church in Athens is almost entirely surrounded by a modern building.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

Charnel house at the foot of Mount Sinai.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

The deadliest diving spot in the world is also a stunning geological marvel.

An alien landscape of chalk-rock in the Egyptian desert.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.