The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.

Largest cave system in Africa.

This historic observatory was established to keep shipwrecks from littering the Cape of Good Hope.

These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

The ancient remains of this natural fortress can still be found along the Silk Road looking surprisingly preserved.

These excavated burials from the Tarim Basin are wrapped in mystery.

Made by river sediment, it is the largest alluvial fan in the world.

An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.

Natives of this mud-brick desert village use an ancient irrigation system to grow sweet, seedless grapes.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.