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Tokyo, Japan

Dorikono Slope

A slope with a mysterious name recalls a discontinued pre-war energy drink.
Tokyo, Japan

The Lions of Namiyoke Inari Shrine

This shrine, built to protect against destructive waves, is home to two monumental lion heads.
Tokyo, Japan

Shinagawa Station

Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.
Tokyo, Japan

Fukagawa Edo Museum

A glimpse into life in 1830s Tokyo, back during the heyday of the Tokugawa shogunate.
New York, New York

The Elevated Acre

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.
Las Vegas, Nevada

Golden Tiki

Keen eyes can find the Disney influences throughout this treasure trove of a tiki bar.
Queens, New York

Bodhi Village

Get to know the plant-based fare of Chinese Buddhist monks.
Piran, Slovenia

Sarajevo ‘84

This delicious Bosnian barbecue restaurant celebrates the diverse cuisine of Slovenia.
Santiago, Mexico

Cascada Sol de Mayo

A 40-foot waterfall hidden in a desert oasis.
Sponsored by Los Cabos Tourism
Navolato, Mexico

Santa Rita Hot Springs

Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.
Sponsored by Los Cabos Tourism
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.
Baker, Nevada

The Bristlecone Pines of the Great Basin

The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.
Passu, Pakistan

Passu Suspension Bridge

Unrefined, uneven, and unstable—this is the real McCoy of Pakistani suspension bridges.
Bangkok, Thailand

Chao Phraya Sky Park

Bangkok's take on the High Line is a park on a traffic bridge above the iconic Chao Phraya River.
Sal, Cape Verde

Pedra de Lume

An incredibly salty lake inside the crater of an extinct volcano.
São Miguel, Portugal

Gorreana Tea Plantation

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain

Monumento a el Enano (Monument to the Dwarf)

A statue commemorating the island's tradition of dancing dwarves in Napoleon hats.
La Palma, Spain

The Colorful Balconies of Avenida Maritima

These wooden balconies that are both decorative and functional.
La Palma, Spain

Museo Insular de La Palma (La Palma Island Museum)

A former 16th-century monastery houses a museum dedicated to the island and its culture.
La Palma, Spain

The Tidal Waterspout of Los Cancajos

Marvel at this massive waterspout fueled by the incoming tide.
La Palma, Spain

'Los Tios'

The four-story mural is the centerpiece of a lavish hotel's lush atrium.
La Palma, Spain

Sunken Crosses of Malpique

This underwater graveyard commemorates a group of murdered 16th-century missionaries.
La Palma, Spain

Belmaco Cave

This cave was the former seat of power for two brothers who ruled together as kings.
La Palma, Spain

Volcán de Tajogaite

The longest eruption in the history of La Palma originated with this volcano in September 2021.