Road signs in Namibia mark the location of one of the five major circles of latitude.

Hitch a boat ride to dine on stilts while watching wildlife.

Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Ancient cave temple near a massive Buddha statue.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This site was once the religious, cultural, and trade center of Sri Lanka.

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

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.

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

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

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.

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

This institution honors Nepal’s most storied warriors.