New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

One of the world's steepest streets seems to have houses sliding down it.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

A perfect turquoise lake colored with glacier dust.

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.

A 2,000-foot rainbow-painted bike path marks Toronto’s historic LGBTQ+ beach.

This historic streetcar system has been running since the 19th-century.

An unassuming music museum recounts the rags to riches story of a dramatic Portuguese genre.

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

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Building owners can take out tiles for free at this repository for historic building materials.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

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

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.