If you ever find yourself in Egypt with a thirst for ancient mystery, the Great Pyramids of Giza should be your first stop. Towering above the golden sands like cosmic beacons, these stone giants have whispered to the curious for over 4,500 years. Whether you're a history nerd, a conspiracy junkie, or just someone looking for the ultimate travel selfie, the pyramids have a way of making you feel impossibly small and totally amazed.

Picture yourself wandering the colorful, cobbled streets of Guanajuato, a colonial-era city with alleyways that twist like an Escher drawing. You round a corner, and suddenly — there it is. A man made of bronze. Or is it stone? You pause. Then blink. He blinks back. Startled laughter erupts around you — because that statue? It’s alive.