The waters of these secluded falls are said to have healing powers.

The tallest building in the Republic of the Congo is a source of pride despite its towering maintenance costs.

These giant volcanic rocks towering above the Angolan savannah once served as a natural fortification.

This horseshoe-shaped waterfall is the second-largest on the African continent.

A giant chameleon, with a fascinating purpose.

Africa's Venice on stilts.

The world's largest church atop a political fault line.

A seaside cemetery honors the Commonwealth soldiers and sailors that died in Sierra Leone during World War I and II.

This record setting conveyor belt system can even be seen from space.

This park was designated by UNESCO as an Endangered World Heritage site.

A 19th-century architectural masterpiece with ties to Gustave Eiffel.

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

In this desolate valley resides a gorgeous set of rocks sporting a technicolor design.

The ruins of a 2,000-year-old Roman fishing village perched on one of the best beaches in Spain.

This centuries-old tower hosts endangered bald ibis mating pairs and looms over a pristine beach.

This museum documents the ancient practice of salt production in Figueira da Foz.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

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

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

Explore a remarkable 35-hectare sculpture garden located an hour outside of Lisbon.

In Spain, the ruins of a Roman military camp sit along a flooded section of a river.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

A wonderful collection of fossilized dinosaurs and other creatures that roamed the landscape millions of years ago.

An out-of-place grove of sequoias thrives in northern Spain.