An abandoned lighthouse awaits its destiny: being buried under shifting sand.

On a stretch of Danish coast known as "Cold Hawaiʻi," this fishing village has become a surfing town.

An Elvis superfan built Denmark's own version of Graceland.

The northernmost point in Denmark is a turbulent sandbar created by two clashing seas.

This pair of gilded girls atop an Art Deco building in Copenhagen were built to function as a weather indicator.

This Danish rock field is actually a sprawling ancient cemetery holding the bodies of 700 Vikings.

Tiring of digging out the door to this church for every service, it was eventually abandoned to the sands.

This risqué sculpture, based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, caused outrage 35 years after it was erected.

A popular legend claims that the famous pizza was invented at a restaurant in this alley.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

This diner serves Route 66 nostalgia and what it claims is the 'original' hot dog on a stick.

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

When a massive landslide hit one of the world's tallest dams it created a tragic environmental disaster.

This sensational Chinese temple walks visitors through the 76 weird departments of the afterlife.

Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.

Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.