This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

Here be dragons.

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

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

With more than 30 ingredients, chef Cecilia Florian’s stupendously complex, harmonious moles are a masterclass in layering flavors.

Step past a rainbow of Oaxacan nightshades for a menu of regional moles worthy of weddings and funerals.

One of the city's few vendors selling the Sierra Norte's ancestral beverage lies within a hidden farmers market.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

The original version of Porto's most famous sandwich is just as good here as it was a century ago.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.