The bizarre visions of H.R. Giger, tucked away in a Swiss medieval city.

The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds. 

Where commuters walk through remnants of an ancient Greek necropolis.

The Cycladic architecture makes this Athens neighborhood feel like an island paradise hidden in the shadow of the Acropolis.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.

Tijuana's legendary jai alai or "basque ball" palace is now a massive music venue.

A statue of a Scottish cultural icon in central Sydney.

Hidden within Sydney’s lush Royal Botanic Garden is a walled cactus rockery and the site of Australia's first zoo.

Willy Wonka would love this weird half-a-home.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

America's oldest Italian restaurant is a San Francisco institution.

Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

This banal Parisian entranceway is not what it seems.

An immersive Māori village where you can learn history and heritage through dance, ceremony, song, architecture, and food.

Hidden away among the quiet streets of Beverly Hills, this small park is a haven for walkers and wildlife.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.