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

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

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

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

An enormous public square and parade ground built to celebrate Ghana's independence.

Where thousands of slaves passed through the "Door of No Return."

This series of rope-style bridges brings visitors into a jungle layer that is usually reserved for birds and monkeys.

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

At the United Kingdom's only residential library you can sleep among the books.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

Melbourne's favorite bronze dog.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

Once housing children next to hardened criminals this historic jail once displayed Ned Kelly's skull until it was stolen.

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

A 400-year-old mummified arm dangles from the ceiling of St. James the Greater, serving as a warning to thieves.

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

One man handcrafts "the best sake made outside of Japan" in a tiny desert town on Route 66.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

This Brazilian palace island was once the site of the last grand ball before revolution.

An art museum with an eclectic design and a scandalous past.