The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

This quaint museum in a long-running workshop is dedicated to a fixture in New Orleans lighting.

This ancient settlement contains some of the largest earthen mounds in North America.

A mysterious find dredged from Louisiana waters.

Pirates had to be ousted from the land where this now ruined Louisiana fortress was built.

A 19th-century Gothic, castle-like statehouse by the Mississippi River.

The crumbling ruins of this southern American fort have survived storms, war, and cults.

A swamp and garden tour featuring local wildlife and exotic botanical specimens from around the world.

For 150 years one family has been producing the iconic hot sauce on a bayou island made of salt.

A museum dedicated to the lovable crime couple Bonnie & Clyde, just a few miles away from the site of their early demise.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

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

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.