This humble bench is considered the most beautiful in the world.

Everyone from Alan Ginsberg to The Rolling Stones has stopped by this classic dive bar.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

How did a lighthouse wind up in the middle of this landlocked German city?

Scrap material from around Eritrea finds a new life at this outdoor market, where upcycling is a lifestyle.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

Dine at a legendary after-hours joint frequented by David Bowie and Iggy Pop.

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

This park in Nagarkot boasts one of the best views in all of Nepal.

Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.

This representation of Lord Vishnu is the largest stone sculpture in Nepal.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

An ancient art form is kept alive in this corner of Nepal.

This conservation area filled with colorful birds is the last community forest within the city of Kathmandu.

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

This is one of the last surviving structures of a once vast palace complex.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This secluded museum beats the drum for the preservation of Nepal's musical heritage.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

Remote town home to Himachalis, Israelis, and tons of hashish.

When you're a great Russian Tsar, even your vomit gets a statue.