Legend said this huge, gnarled tree sheltered the saint during a storm.

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

A remote candy-striped mountain in the Peruvian Andes straight out of the pages of Dr. Seuss.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

This odd Chilean waterfall-cano hotel must be entered via a rope bridge.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.

San Franciscans leave gifts and messages for the magical beings that live behind the tiny, mysterious door installed on a tree in Golden Gate Park.

Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

This modern New Zealand attraction honors ancient forms of astronomy and scientific understanding.

Just saying the name of this town out loud is said to bring bad luck.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

This stone throne invites adventurers to observe breathtaking views of the Peak District.

This grisly exhibit houses skeletons and weapons from a devastating 14th-century clash.

This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud.

The sculpture is made of more than 100,000 knives collected to raise awareness about violence.

This sweet Southern elixir comes from what may be the oldest grape vine in North America.

A king's bloodstained shirt is among the gruesome collection of artifacts displayed below Stockholm's Royal Palace.

Since 1887, this old-school shop has stacked its shelves with extraordinary coffees and teas.

The narrowest street in Paris.

Hidden above a drug store on a nondescript corner of Lincoln Heights is a private clubhouse for intrepid explorers.

Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.