Dusseldorf, Germany
C. und O. Vogt Institue of Brain Research Collection
A varied collection of brains in alcohol.
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Dusseldorf, Germany
A varied collection of brains in alcohol.
Heyd, Belgium
A fantastical bed and breakfast with magically unique rooms.
Riga, Latvia
Medical museum that houses most notably the taxidermied remains of Vladimir Demikhov's famous two-headed dog experiment.
Riga, Latvia
A former Latvian headquarters of the brutal KGB secret police is now open as a grim reminder of their atrocities.
Essen, Germany
Tucked away in a small German apartment is an eclectic museum devoted to West African vodun culture.
Andouillé-Neuville, France
This roadside shrine to an unofficial saint has welcomed the wishes and prayers of local believers for generations.
Plougrescant, France
A small house sits between two huge rocks, with its back to the sea.
Paimpol, France
Ride the rails on a train harkening back to a 19th-century marvel.
Carnoët, France
A remote hilltop covered in giant monoliths haunts the Brittany countryside.
Brest, France
Admire endangered plants in a verdant garden that looks straight out of a Monet painting.
Tréguennec, France
The haunting concrete remains of a Nazi pebble crusher can still be found in this small French commune.
London, England
One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.
Hayakawa, Japan
The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.
Hoyvík, Faroe Islands
Located more than 600 feet beneath sea level, this tunnel boasts the world's first undersea roundabout.
Faroe Islands
The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.
Garretson, South Dakota
These cliff and rock formations are made out of Sioux Quartzite.
Asmara, Eritrea
Wander among hulking piles of rusted machinery left over from the Eritrean-Ethiopian War.
Asmara, Eritrea
Take a ride back in time with a steam locomotive trip through Eritrea’s mountainous countryside.
Islas Marietas, Mexico
A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.
Nienhagen, Germany
Twisted trees shaped by coastal winds make this woodland look like something from a spooky story.
Ado Awaiye, Nigeria
Ado Awaye Mountain and the unique lake that sits near its peak are shrouded in ancient legends.
Quemado, New Mexico
In the remote high desert of New Mexico, a strange array of poles beckon fury from above.
Isle of Staffa, Scotland
This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.