A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

The glacier tucked within a New Zealand rainforest.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

This unusual monument shows a naked Simón Bolívar stripped of clothing, medals, and swords.

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.

This Bogotá museum houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold relics.

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

The world's tallest palm trees look like the whimsical kind of plant you'd find in a Dr. Seuss story.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.

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

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

In this pristine Ecuadorian hippie town, residents remain active well into their eighties and nineties.

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

A beautiful little bookshop located in the middle of a desert.