Unbeknownst to many, this fountain was erected as a tomb and still holds the remains of a Frenchman.

Ha Long Bay's "Cave of Surprises" houses a popular phallic rock formation.

The spot where the two men ate together now stands enclosed in glass.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

Fake rail crossings mark the site of an influential doctor's demise.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

New York's oldest and possibly grandest keeper of books.

The lesser-known Alice sculpture of Central Park dedicated to the “godmother of American children.”

This lavish room at NYC's French Embassy is a rare relic from the end of the Gilded Age.

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

These cinderblock farmhouses were actually World War II radar stations in disguise.

Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.

Indents in the pavement are all that remain from a grisly death machine in Paris.

Today's aerospace industry can be traced back to one man and his gliders.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.