The largest collection of Indigenous Australian artifacts in the world, and the rare museum where wood-and-glass cabinets have trumped interactive exhibits.

Stunning wetlands ablaze with pink lotus flowers.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

A Netherlands hotel where you can sleep inside a wine barrel.

This museum promotes informed contraception by documenting its often secret past.

The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.

A picture-perfect town, perfect for blowing up.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

Home to the "Rat King" of Nantes and other wonders of the natural world.

The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.

This Stone Age solar temple aligns with the sun on each equinox and solstice.

Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The wreckage of a tragic plane crash is on display at this museum devoted to a famous Italian conspiracy.

Its buzzing collection honors vibrator history.

An enormous, inside-out glass globe built in 1935.

This unusual building straddles two countries.

Named for the DeFoe novel inspired by a stranded sailor, this island is known for its rare plants and extreme beauty.