Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

This species of wild goat stars in witchy legends and frolics among the park's eerie rock formations.

An exact replica of a colossal Olmec head sits atop a pyramid within a Madrid traffic circle.

Madrid's last horchata kiosk is a blue-and-white beacon of refreshment.

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

This eatery re-creates dishes from the Ottoman Empire so you can dine like a sultan.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

An outdoor urban gallery of large-scale artworks by the world's most influential street artists.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

North Africa's first museum of its kind preserves the culture of Moroccan women and their artistic achievements. 

The former home of Dutch anthropologist Bert Flint now houses a collection of Berber art and artifacts.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

In this desolate valley resides a gorgeous set of rocks sporting a technicolor design.

Its appearance in "Game of Thrones" may spur on the long-awaited restoration of this medieval shipyard.

This California artist's front yard acts as a gallery for his unique, scrap metal animal sculptures.

This store is dedicated to unique found footage and the strangeness of pre-internet pop-culture.

Remnants of a storybook amusement park hidden behind a strip mall.

This 1830s store is believed to be the site of Harriet Tubman's first stand.

An isolated island home to one of the oldest English-speaking communities in the region and Maryland's state dessert.

A Maryland museum dedicated to Black history, housed in a historic church.

An unusual sculpture, an interesting history, in a strange place, for a good cause.

Rowdy rebels fortified this home during the first popular uprising in United States history.