Tokyo, Japan
Obake Kaidan
A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.
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Tokyo, Japan
A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.
Derbyshire, England
This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.
Utah
The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.
Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
The little tuxedo cat survived the trip, then languished in obscurity.
Boulder, Colorado
This now-abandoned outcrop is an important Native American spiritual site, overtaken by European settlers and mining pollution.
Nanuoya, Sri Lanka
Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.
Tokyo, Japan
Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.
Sirmione, Italy
One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.
Russia
This burial mound is said to be the final resting place of Russia's first Viking ruler, Oleg of Novogrod.
Athens, Greece
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Tokyo, Japan
Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.
Sumpter, Oregon
During its heyday, 72 one-ton buckets from this dredge bore into the Powder River excavating vast gold deposits.
Slavinja, Serbia
The ridged layers that make up this river canyon represent Earth's geological history.
Lone Pine, California
This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.
Mokra Gora, Serbia
An idyllic traditional timber village on a picturesque hill was built for a film.
Tokyo, Japan
The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.
Maiden Rock, Wisconsin
Every winter, dozens of otherworldly ice structures sprout up from a rigged up artesian well.
Chapel-le-Dale, England
This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.
Inzá, Colombia
This collection of ancient, mountaintop, underground tombs was once hidden by decades of bloodshed.
Stuart, Florida
In a time before lifeguards, this house was a sanctuary for the shipwrecked.
Montreal, Québec
The Jewish diaspora shares a menu at this museum café.
Australia
One of the only places where Earth’s mantle lies above water.
Watauga, Texas
High-end dining has a home in this former gas station.
Rožanstvo, Serbia
Through the colossal entrance to this cave you'll find limestone tubs and an underground waterfall.