Humboldt County, California
Avenue of the Giants
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
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Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Los Angeles, California
Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension.
Grafton, Vermont
Antique gaffe kept in the basement of a small Vermont natural history museum.
Amboy, California
A pair of large white marble lions guard this stretch of the Mojave Desert, and it is utterly mysterious how they got there.
Dorset, England
An Iron Age hill fort turned scenic nature park.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
Kansas City, Missouri
This Kansas City studio was home to Walt Disney's first animation business.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Literally a million fascinating cartographic artifacts are held in this sprawling university collection.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.
Hiko, Nevada
The self-proclaimed gateway to the Extraterrestrial Highway.
Rachel, Nevada
This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.
Alamo, Nevada
Mysterious meeting place for UFO hunters near Area 51.
Alamo, Nevada
An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.
Kyoto, Japan
This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.
Kyoto, Japan
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Kyoto, Japan
A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.
Kyoto, Japan
One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.
Kyoto, Japan
The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.
Tokyo, Japan
Luminaries from Albert Einstein to John Lennon once had a cup of coffee at Tokyo's oldest café.
Tokyo, Japan
Rice balls symbolize fate and relationship at this adorable shrine, which was once dedicated to the Buddhist Devil.
Tokyo, Japan
A small museum in a ward on the east side of Tokyo showcases the works of one of Japan's greatest ukiyo-e artists.
Tokyo, Japan
Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.
Tokyo, Japan
A sad reminder of the World War II bombing stands largely unnoticed on a street corner.
Tokyo, Japan
A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.