Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.

Fabulous formations, weird and wonderful wildlife.

After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

The discovery of this Neolithic settlement, which contained a Stone Age "cathedral," threw archaeologists for a loop.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

Iceland's largest geothermal mud pool is a little bit haunted and a little bit dangerous.

St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.