Mexico City, Mexico
Mask of the Bat God
This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.
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Mexico City, Mexico
This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.
Zambia
Africa's fourth longest river originates from a burbling spring in a secluded stretch of woods.
Gateside, Scotland
This unusual rock looks like a giant, otherworldly mushroom sprouting atop a cave.
Helsinki, Finland
No matter how many times this community-run sauna gets destroyed, it always rises from the ashes.
Leupp, Arizona
Witnessing the might of this dessert-colored desert waterfall is a rare, powerful treat.
Oregon
Unknown to many, this sparkling turquoise lake hides amid Oregon's snowcapped mountains.
Townsend, Tennessee
In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.
Tambon Phra Prathom Chedi, Thailand
Abandoned mini-mansions that were once intended for affluent Bangkok families now sit empty.
Stockholm, Sweden
Dine on food tied to Viking history and legend at this subterranean Stockholm spot.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Some call this eerie forest of crooked trees the "Bermuda Triangle of Romania."
London, England
One of the figures in this Celtic sculpture continues to puzzle archaeologists.
Praia A Mare, Italy
The abandoned ruins of a failed resort hide on this verdant, picture-perfect island.
Solihull, England
This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.
Lítla Dímun, Faroe Islands
This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud.
Newport Beach, California
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Auckland, New Zealand
This quiet island in the middle of a bustling city is actually a volcano dotted with Māori ruins.
Meriden, Connecticut
A lone tower rises above the cliffs in a city park, offering fantastic views of the Connecticut landscape.
Torre Annunziata, Italy
Buried next to Pompeii, this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife.
Torre Annunziata, Italy
This tiny islet has somehow housed an ancient temple, two monasteries, a church, a fortress, and a restaurant.
Ellicott City, Maryland
The haunting "Hell House Altar" is one of the few remnants of an abandoned college that has been a magnet for local legends.
Souzay-Champigny, France
Ivy-covered Medieval tunnels cut through this charming town in France's Loire Valley.
Monsanto, Portugal
A windswept necropolis carved into the rocks overlooks the "most Portuguese town in Portugal."
Santa Ysabel, California
Spend a day hanging out with domesticated Russian foxes.
Payson, Arizona
A partial tunnel blasted into a steep ridge is all that remains of a failed railway across Arizona.