The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

This roadside attraction looks like a flying saucer parked atop the tundra.

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

World's strongest whirlpool.

A museum dedicated to Norwegian music, old and new alike.

The world's first and only escalator for lazy bicycles and their daunted riders.

An oil drilling mistake created this fountain that has been spraying water for over 150 years.

The unique design of this former quarry provides ideal acoustics for concerts.

This massive Trojan ursine was built to be a new tourist symbol for a small Swedish town.

A superb spot to appreciate the traditional boats of the Indian Ocean.

The enormous diamond-shaped building packs a trove of academic and literary treasures into one futuristic space.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.

This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

A 19th century pearling and fishing village abandoned before Qatar's economic boom.

The shallow, salty inlet was a safe haven for 19th-century pirates.

A mesmerizing wonderland of salt-encrusted tree branches and pencil roots.

Lake Phewa is home to the only island temple in Nepal.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

Nepal is home to the world’s tallest Shiva statue.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.