For a century and a half, this great beech stood bearing a carefully carved 20-line poem. Now this stone and plaque are all that remain.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

The deadliest diving spot in the world is also a stunning geological marvel.

These naturally balancing rocks were pictured on every Zimbabwean banknote, up to the 100 trillion-dollar note.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

Kuwait City's uniquely designed water towers look straight out of a retro sci-fi cityscape.

Lived-in building, bedecked with an astonishing array of mirror mosaics.

A vast personal collection of World War II artifacts unearthed over many years by a father-son duo.

This controversial museum includes such detested exhibits as a chocolate suicide bomber and fecal-smelling digestion machine.

Send a postcard while vacationing with Satan.

Grand Cayman is home to a colorful sculpture garden filled with giant concrete animals.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

The world's widest single drop waterfall, and the two men who legend says went over its edge in a boat.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

One of the largest sand dunes in the world is nicknamed the "Scary Mountain" due to its steep slope and sharp incline.

Over the dunes of the Empty Quarter, the mysterious music of the desert.