San Francisco, California
The Wave Organ
A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.
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San Francisco, California
A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.
Odda, Norway
Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."
Forsand, Norway
This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.
Strand, Norway
This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.
Kazakhstan
These rugged, color-stained mountains hold the secrets of the Kazakh desert.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.
Shetpe, Kazakhstan
Mysterious spherical rocks in the semi-desert of western Kazakhstan.
Raiymbek District, Kazakhstan
Nicknamed Kazakhstan's Grand Canyon, this natural wonder lies east of Almaty near the Chinese border.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
A brilliant turquoise lake in the mountains.
Saty, Kazakhstan
Submerged trees jut ghost-like out of an idyllic turquoise mountain lake.
Seoul, South Korea
The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.
Seoul, South Korea
A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.
Seoul, South Korea
Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.
Skopje, North Macedonia
These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.
Skopje, North Macedonia
In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.
Skopje, North Macedonia
This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.
Brașov, Romania
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Brașov, Romania
A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.
Bucharest, Romania
This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.
Sinaia, Romania
This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
Bran, Romania
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Bahla, Oman
If you dare visit this fort, fire-breathing hyenas might devour your camels.
Al Ayn, Oman
The best-preserved beehive tombs in Oman with spectacular backdrop.
Habib, Oman
An abandoned mountain village in Habib surrounded by walnut, apricot, and pomegranate trees.