First a root beer ad, then a golf course clubhouse, and finally a massive teapot.

An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

This color-changing crater lake in El Salvador is occasionally impenetrable to sunlight.

An old Dutch lightvessel is now stuck in a dock near the mouth of the Suriname River.

This "witch's market" is filled with Amazonian herbs, remedies, and the occasional libido-strengthening tincture.

This small city park is best known for the nightly convergence of thousands of shrieking parakeets.

The (usually) serene burial place of the world's most notorious drug lord.

This unofficial museum details the rise and fall of Colombia's most notorious narcotrafficker, Pablo Escobar.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.