The farmhouse owned by the Danish author who wrote "Out of Africa" is now a museum honoring her legacy.

In Zanzibar, a historic 19th-century palace is a reminder of the world's shortest war.

One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

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

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

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

The legendary statue-hating superintendent of Golden Gate Park is honored with... a statue.

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.

A monumental cross hides in the trees in Golden Gate Park.

An elaborate gift from Claus Spreckels is now a piece of San Francisco history.

A masterpiece in Golden Gate Park by virtue of the artist’s debt.

The only visible piece of San Francisco's most famous shipwreck.

A promotional sun clock on the site of San Francisco's great raceway.

Nuclear waste dump site now an environmental sanctuary.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.

The oldest burial ground in the city, final resting place of city founders, Ohlone natives and murderers alike.

A walk-in working camera obscura produces 360-degree live images of the San Francisco coast.

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.