It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.

Nepal’s last remaining population of wild water buffalo and many other rare species call this reserve home.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

A Himalayan monastery claims to have a piece of a centuries-old abominable snowman.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

Nepal is home to the world’s tallest Shiva statue.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.

This representation of Lord Vishnu is the largest stone sculpture in Nepal.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This Kathmandu museum, built in an Austrian modernist style, looks like a set from Star Wars.

This is one of the last surviving structures of a once vast palace complex.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

Hiding in plain sight near Kathmandu’s government center is a giant mandala that has become a locus for political protest.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

Former host to the World Elephant Polo Championships.

A rare chance to get up close and personal with a 13-mile ribbon of ice near downtown Juneau.