A 19th-century relic of timekeeping.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

This historic observatory was established to keep shipwrecks from littering the Cape of Good Hope.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

The house where the writer spent his formative years.

Experience what life was like in Ireland during the Viking and medieval ages.

An 80-year-old plane tree is devouring an iron bench at Ireland's oldest law school.

This commanding mausoleum holds the remains of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.

Reputedly haunted sandstone necropolis with exquisite stone carvings.

The bat-covered home of one of the world's most popular brands of rum is located on a tropical Art Deco campus.

The world's brightest bioluminescent bay.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

One of the few remnants of an extensive tram network that once made Buenos Aires the “City of Trams.”

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

With its vast selection of books, comics, and records, this nearly 70-year-old open-air market always rewards the patient browser.

A mysterious architectural gem in one of the most elegant areas of Buenos Aires.

A vibrant street away from the typical tourist track, lined with colorful, mosaic-covered houses.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.