A KFC honors an eighth-century Chinese poet with holograms and verse.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

These colonial murals are a fascinating hybrid of Spanish and Indigenous aesthetics.

This "dead marsh" sits among the largest sand dunes in the world, a forest frozen in time.

The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.

A rustic place to spend the night, complete with amazing quiver trees and outsider art.

A rare cluster of alien-like plants grows along a dusty highway.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

The ruins of an abandoned church mingle with the graves at Oaxaca’s General Cemetery.

This graveyard boasts a medley of diverse and imaginative funeral architecture.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

Psychedelic murals coat the inside of a nondescript research library.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

Superstitious? Discover the witchy side of Mexico through its largest esoteric market.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.