Miyoshi, Japan
Peeing Boy of Iya Valley
A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.
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Miyoshi, Japan
A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.
Ashibetsu, Japan
A semi-abandoned replica of Prince Edward Island's Avonlea—in Japan.
Tōkamachi-shi, Japan
This traditional Japanese-style house doubles as one of James Turrell's colorful works of art.
Hakone, Japan
This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.
Namerikawa, Japan
Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.
Tokyo, Japan
A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.
Yamanouchi, Japan
Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.
San Cristobalito, Mexico
This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.
Tapijulapa, Mexico
Trek through the jungle on a boat and a swinging bridge and you'll be rewarded with these refreshing, if pungent, mineral pools.
Mexico City, Mexico
This tiny, tucked-away eatery reflects the history of Mexico's Lebanese immigrants.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.
Mexico City, Mexico
66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men.
Dzitnup, Mexico
These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.
Mexico City, Mexico
Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.
Mexico City, Mexico
Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.
Islas Marietas, Mexico
A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.
Tremosine, Italy
This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.
Borgo Grotta Gigante, Italy
One of the largest caves in the world open to the public.
Vagli Sopra, Italy
This Tuscan lake hides a 13th century town that is still visible when the water recedes.
Isola San Giulio, Italy
A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.
Florence, Italy
Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.
Rome, Italy
A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.
Naples, Italy
Dug as a secret royal escape route, the tunnel became a wartime bomb shelter and dumping ground for vintage cars.
La Maddalena, Italy
Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.