The groundbreaking Japanese shrine maiden who invented the art of kabuki.

This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.

A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

Buy raw milk from a 24/7 vending machine or pick up tomb candles at this local market.

An otherworldly alpine pasture in Slovenia with historical ties to WWII and architecture that recalls Middle Earth.

An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.

Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice, these three clustered bridges were just one part of a Slovenian architect’s grand vision.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

These steeply terraced ruins are a stop along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

A surreal statue honoring Prague's favorite literary son.