Castellana Grotte, Italy
Castellana Caves
The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.
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Castellana Grotte, Italy
The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.
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This army of concretions is an unexplained geological phenomenon unlike anything else in the world.
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This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.
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Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.
Pulpí, Spain
Peek into a cave of giant, glimmering crystals.
Vegacervera, Spain
The spectacular geological formations make it one of the most impressive caves in Europe.
Terceira Island, Portugal
One of few vertical lava tubes in the world accessible by foot.
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This ancient limestone cave system contains many impressive geological features.
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A subterranean playground in an abandoned slate mine.
Laos
A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.
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This local emblem is the oldest and largest dragon tree in the Canary Islands.
Tokyo, Japan
Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.
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A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.
Osaka, Japan
This bar is filled with Star Wars merchandise from around the world, all of it unlicensed knockoffs.
Cabanas, Spain
This enchanting natural park is a magical example of a temperate rainforest in Europe.
Khlong Mai, Thailand
An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.
Cheverie, Nova Scotia
Experience the magic (and science) of a camera with this giant structure that allows you to enter inside the camera.
Piombino, Italy
An unusual house built using an iso-elastic membrane.
Heyd, Belgium
A fantastical bed and breakfast with magically unique rooms.
Cherrapunjee, India
Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.
Kemi, Finland
This fantastical icy castle is built anew every winter.
Bathurst, South Africa
The world's largest pineapple building honors Bathurst's favorite fruit.
Tokyo, Japan
This bizarre residential building is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, the “Gaudí of Japan.”
Dunedin, New Zealand
One of the world's steepest streets seems to have houses sliding down it.