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Wander down a side street dedicated to one of the members of the Beat Generation.

One of Oahu’s best snorkeling and diving spots was created by warm water discharged from the nearby power plant.

A slope with a mysterious name recalls a discontinued pre-war energy drink.

This shrine, built to protect against destructive waves, is home to two monumental lion heads.

Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.

A glimpse into life in 1830s Tokyo, back during the heyday of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

Keen eyes can find the Disney influences throughout this treasure trove of a tiki bar.

Get to know the plant-based fare of Chinese Buddhist monks.

This delicious Bosnian barbecue restaurant celebrates the diverse cuisine of Slovenia.

A 40-foot waterfall hidden in a desert oasis.

Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.

Unrefined, uneven, and unstable—this is the real McCoy of Pakistani suspension bridges.

Bangkok's take on the High Line is a park on a traffic bridge above the iconic Chao Phraya River.

An incredibly salty lake inside the crater of an extinct volcano.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

A statue commemorating the island's tradition of dancing dwarves in Napoleon hats.

These wooden balconies that are both decorative and functional.

A former 16th-century monastery houses a museum dedicated to the island and its culture.

Marvel at this massive waterspout fueled by the incoming tide.

The four-story mural is the centerpiece of a lavish hotel's lush atrium.

This underwater graveyard commemorates a group of murdered 16th-century missionaries.