This bridge over the River Cuale leads to a neighborhood that was once an escape for Hollywood's elite.

A Lovecraftian altar of nightmarish bronze chairs sits ominously on a boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta.

This spot along the 23.5 degree north parallel marks the northern boundary of the tropics.

Once a Catholic mission, this small town tucked between the ocean and the mountains is now a magical spot for art and history lovers.

A three-table eatery sits inside the home-kitchen of a seafood virtuoso in Bangkok's Chinatown.

Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.

A non-profit that uses the impressive smelling abilities of African Pouched Rats to find and clear unexploded land mines.

Buddha shrines hide within dark tunnels at this unique forest temple.

This sensational silver temple is the product of centuries of metalworking.

The state's oldest continuously operating museum houses more than 5,000 Civil War artifacts.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

A field of whimsical floats, where all of your favorite childhood stories have been put out to pasture.

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.

This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.

Found down a long dirt road, a sacred Mexican cenote and 18th-century hacienda remain hidden.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.