Madrid, Spain
El Oso y el Madroño (The Bear and the Strawberry Tree)
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
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Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Madrid, Spain
A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.
Madrid, Spain
An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Subterranean place of worship in Indonesia.
Ronggur Nihuta, Indonesia
Site of the largest volcanic eruption in the last 25 million years, one which may have nearly wiped out humanity altogether.
Magelang, Indonesia
Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.
Singapore
Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.
Singapore
This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.
Singapore
The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.
Singapore
This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Malacca, Malaysia
Self-mutilation in the name of beauty.
Batu Caves, Malaysia
Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.
Sydney, Australia
Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!
Sydney, Australia
Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.
Melbourne, Australia
The 18th-century home was disassembled into 253 cases and brought all the way from the other side of the world.
Melbourne, Australia
One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.
Melbourne, Australia
A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.
Melbourne, Australia
The bullet-banged DIY suit of armour belonging to Australia’s most famous outlaw.
Auckland, New Zealand
Home to the unidentified remains of the 1979 Mt. Erebus Disaster.
Auckland, New Zealand
One of Auckland's oldest cemeteries was partially demolished during the construction of a major highway in the 1960s.
Hamilton, New Zealand
A steampunk airship "floats" above Hamilton Gardens delivering plants and compost.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Enjoy coffee and cake while viewing antique medical equipment at this unique cafe.
Christchurch, New Zealand
An unusual and powerful memorial in which earthquake victims are remembered by empty white chairs.