Mesoamerican monoliths and zoomorphic stones covered in royal visages, ancient mythology, and grand celestial events.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.

One of the world's largest pyramids stands within El Mirador, the "lost city of the Maya."

The remnants of an archaeological camp stand within Tikal National Park.

A ruined Maya city that suffered a years-long case of mistaken identity.

For this chef, an active volcano is his oven.

One of the world’s most colorful cemeteries, where each pigment is symbolic.

Volcanically heated hot springs.

Hidden deep in the Guatemalan jungle is a turquoise paradise of natural pools, caves, and waterfalls.

To enter this cluttered-yet-cozy sanctum of Belgian brews, ring the bell and tell the gatekeepers you've come “to taste beer.”

An open-air sewer system that was covered piece-by-piece over 300 years.

This small corner bar is home to a rare 1930s dance organ that still plays tunes for one Euro.

Rare wooden escalators lead deep down into an otherwise staggeringly monotonous tiled tunnel.

The patron of this extravagant Art Nouveau confection insisted that nothing less than a boat should project from its facade.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

This baroque palace displays an impressive collection of taxidermy, art, and rare objects from the days of courtly hunting.

This remarkable parking garage in Darmstadt has lived several lives and still contains remnants of its World War I past.

A German apartment building hosting as many trees as human occupants.

1898 German railroad depot museum with working engines, steam train excursions, and hands-on displays.

A famed artist's inspiring work of peace and tolerance.

While you wait to cross the street at a traffic light in Mainz, you might notice that the light is staring back at you.

A rare water-powered funicular, it uses a huge tank of water and gravity to do its work.

Along the banks of the River Rhine lies a park that seems unassuming, but beneath the surface lies a long and fascinating history.