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Jiufen, Taiwan

Ghost Lore Museum

A museum about rituals, ghosts, and demons from around Asia, set in the middle of the peaceful Jiufen.
Vernier, Switzerland

Geneva Skateboard Musuem

One of the world's largest skateboard collections is on display inside a historical mansion.
Sorrento, Italy

Valle dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills)

An Italian crevasse filled with abandoned buildings gives visitors a look at the world without humans.
Furore, Italy

Fiordo di Furore

A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.
Pozzuoli, Italy

Phlegraean Fields

A sulfuric hellscape in southern Italy.
Scorțoasa, Romania

Berca Mud Volcanoes

A muddy alien landscape that is home to rare species of exotic plants.
Soest, Netherlands

Lange Duinen

This large sand dune in the Netherlands is home to wind-whipped trees with "floating" roots.
Bușteni, Romania

The Mountain Sphinx

Conspiracy theories and occult legends surround this mysterious natural rock formation.
Karlshamn N, Sweden

Jättegrytorna i Tararp (The Tarap Giant Kettles)

A geological wonder that helped fuel myths of trolls and giants.
Simrishamn, Sweden

Prästens Badkar (The Priests Bathtub)

The world's only above water sand volcano, believed to once be the bathtub of a priest.
Borre, Denmark

Møns Klint

A natural wonder in south Denmark.
Milanovac, Serbia

Krupaj Spring

Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.
Mizhhirs'kyi district, Ukraine

Synevyr Lake

This stunning mountain lake was named for a pair of tragic lovers whose statues stand at the center.
Italy

Carezza Rainbow Lake

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.
Munich, Germany

Eisbachwelle

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.
Unzen-shi, Japan

Obama Onsen

Japan's hottest hot spring has a memorable name.
Salmon, Idaho

Goldbug Hot Springs

This set of hot springs also comes with fantastic views.
São Miguel, Portugal

Violet Volcanic Tea

When Azorean green tea meets volcanic hot springs water, a luminous brew is born.
Orost, Iran

Badab-e Surt

Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.
Denizli, Turkey

Pamukkale Water Terraces

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.
Përmet District, Albania

Benja Thermal Baths

A medieval bridge stretches over a sulfur-rich river that leads to year-round natural hot springs.
Calda, Italy

Terme Lucane

A small thermal park among the mountains of Southern Italy features a surprising piece of modern art.
Risoul, France

Plan de Phazy

Since ancient times these picturesque springs have been providing bathers with healing waters.
Saturnia, Italy

Terme di Saturnia

Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.