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A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.

A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.

An underwater restaurant, surrounded by a coral reef.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

This pirate-broadcasting-tower-turned-restaurant played a rebellious role in the history of Dutch television.

Swim or sail to this pie-slinging boat off the coast of St. Thomas.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

Looking like nothing more than a cartoon deserted island, this tiny sandbar is home only to a single umbrella.

These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.

A beautiful 19th-century mansion slowly crumbled and became a 'ghost house' after World War II.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.

This small 16th-century church in Athens is almost entirely surrounded by a modern building.