Near this coastal cave stands a small memorial to the hermit who made it his home for three decades.

A 2017 crowdfunding campaign saved this historic castle from being destroyed.

Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

Is this the most Portland place ever?

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

The magic's in the hole!

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.

The oldest restaurant in Portland serves fiery coffee cocktails and an astounding amount of turkey.

No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

This beautiful fountain was sculpted by a female artist who was ahead of her time.

The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.

Houses are tucked between, on, and underneath giant boulders.

The oldest dim sum restaurant in the United States is a nostalgic jewel.

Everyone's favorite clay duo immortalized in bronze.

North Africa's first museum of its kind preserves the culture of Moroccan women and their artistic achievements. 

A historic observatory precariously perched at the "Top of Europe."

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

A massive, gleaming sea turtle with a rider atop its shell looks out over the horizon.