Trunyan, Indonesia
Trunyan
One native village in Bali lays their dead at the foot of a holy tree whose natural fragrance seems to hide the stench as the bodies decompose.
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Trunyan, Indonesia
One native village in Bali lays their dead at the foot of a holy tree whose natural fragrance seems to hide the stench as the bodies decompose.
Rantepao, Indonesia
Where cemeteries are carved into the side of cliffs and infants are buried in the hollows of trees.
Tokyo, Japan
Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”
St. Augustine, Florida
The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.
Rome, Italy
Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.
Captain Cook, Hawaii
A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.
Ruteng, Indonesia
The unique design was created by the traditional way communal rice paddies were divided among the indigenous people.
Medellín, Colombia
Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.
Medellín, Colombia
Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.
Los Angeles, California
The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Legend tells how a Spanish soldier disappeared from this isolated sentry box without a trace.
Los Angeles, California
This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.
Adelaide, Australia
These bronze sculptures sow whimsy by hamming it up on a pedestrian mall.
Itagüi, Colombia
The (usually) serene burial place of the world's most notorious drug lord.
Tokyo, Japan
Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.
Medellín, Colombia
The religious shrine that Pablo Escobar's men would allegedly visit before completing a mission.
Honolulu, Hawaii
The grand marquee of this abandoned Hawaiian theater remembers the building's elegant past.
Bethesda, Maryland
FDR's Art Deco hospital tower was hopelessly inefficient.
Melbourne, Australia
One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.
Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
A perfect turquoise lake colored with glacier dust.
St. Augustine, Florida
A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.