This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.

This colorful, geometric church beautifully embodies the Tapatía school of architecture.

An iconic red telephone box turned tiny art gallery.

A medieval device used to punish and shame wrongdoers still hangs outside the village church.

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

One of Mexico’s historic pottery-producing towns is home to a museum showcasing the craft.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

A series of abstract sculptures pop up from an otherworldly volcanic landscape.

One of the world’s largest cave systems houses legends, concerts, and wondrous rock formations alike.

This under-visited temple is nestled within one of Shanghai's traditional shikumen-style residential blocks.

This active fish farm has opened and expanded its lands to become a multi-faceted tourist attraction.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

This concrete amphitheater offers an unforgettable view of one of Mexico's most beautiful canyons.