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A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

This Ecuadorian cemetery is home to a jaw-dropping topiary wonderland.

The remains of an ancient settlement in one of the oldest archeological sites in South America.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

Extraordinary sculpture garden created by an eccentric English poet.

A desert that evokes the surreal.

Asia's largest limestone cave is home to a world of plastic goblins and gold mining history.

South Korea's love of the silly photograph is on full display at this goofy collection of trompe l'oeil paintings.

A glittering South Asian anomaly in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.

Dioramas and animatronics lead you through the story of Bhagavad-gita, the Indian literary classic.

One of the world's largest collections of rare and magnificent bird specimens.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.

Only through deep darkness and tragedy did this elaborate royal palace become a sacred temple.

Seoul amusement park boasts a Korean-speaking pachyderm.

South Korea's only sex-themed park.