One of only two civilian settlements in the desolate lands of chilly Antarctica.

Russian Orthodox church built on an Antarctic island.

The world's largest neutrino telescope searches for secrets of the universe at the South Pole.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

A small collection of magic tricks and memorabilia is now an apartment-sized museum.

World's strongest whirlpool.

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

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

Feeding hungry Ballard boat workers since 1922.

What's that on the side of that building? Va Va Voom, it's Bettie!

A rotting tree in the middle of Seattle doubles as an elaborately-controlled art piece.

Old submarine parts have been converted into faux whale fins.

Resembling a 15th century medieval fortress, this home once belonged to a legend of Mexican cinema.

A Mexico City subway station boasts a hidden museum, complete with a working radio booth.

The museum houses "the most studied meteorite in history," among other geological oddities.

Discarded animal sculptures stand forgotten by an abandoned aquarium and water park in Bosque de Chapultepec.

The remains of an Aztec school and various intriguing artifacts lie below a modern cultural center.

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

The now-public home of a renowned art collector is full of unique pieces from viceregal and 19th-century Mexico.

CDMX's home for the world's culinary delights.

A quirky and charming restaurant founded by artists.

Nimrod Polar Expedition base, and home to hundred-year-old frozen whisky.

This abandoned Antarctic research station is a Soviet ghost frozen in time.

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.