Ajanta, India
Ajanta Caves
Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.
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Ajanta, India
Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.
Aurangabad, India
Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.
Verul, India
This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.
Gharapuri, India
An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.
Mumbai, India
World's most expensive home.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Billionaire's mark on the earth.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Planned as the world’s first zero-carbon city, it had lofty ideals—but is only 5 percent completed and aiming for 50 percent carbon-neutral.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.
Cupertino, California
If you are looking for a used Russian battery, Chinese Ham Radio or other electronic oddities this Flea Market is a good place to start.
Oakland, California
Spiral labyrinth hidden in the hills above Oakland, CA.
Crockett, California
Junkbots and mud babies are the masterpieces in this fantastically sci-fi art museum.
Albany, California
An "anarchical" no man's land, complete with garbage sculptures and a hobo-run "Landfillian Library."
Goldfield, Nevada
Graffiti, cars, and religion combine to create this jungle of scrap in the Nevada desert.
Randsburg, California
This impressive tunnel was dug entirely by hand over the course of 36 years.
Gilroy, California
Home to the "Circus" trees created by Axel Erlandson.
California
The highest dunes in California are the most likely place in the area to hear the Singing Sands.
San Diego, California
Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.
Carlsbad, California
This large collection of tiny things revels in the art of fine machinery well made.
San Diego County, California
The world's largest wooden trestle stretches across this desert canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Laguna Beach, California
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
Pioneertown, California
A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.