A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.

Make a tough dinner decision: Octopus wasabi roulette or bull penis?

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

Hidden in plain sight on a pair of Manhattan subway tunnels are a pair of public instruments that sing to each other.

An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.

A quiet and contemplative oasis in the middle of New York's bustle and riot.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York’s only fraction of a street.

Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby.

An awe-inspiring giant blue whale jaw bone stands in the center of this Dutch island.

The 20-mile causeway that separates the Netherlands from the sea.

The Netherlands is home to a bridge printed out of reinforced concrete.

Crouch down, stretch tall, and be sure to flail your legs to pay homage to the Monty Python classic.

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

A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.

Think you have a tough job? Try carrying 200 kilos through a cloud of sulfur down the side of a volcano.

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

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

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."