Tbilisi, Georgia
The Iveria
Luxury hotel turned into a refugee camp, then turned back into a luxury hotel.
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Tbilisi, Georgia
Luxury hotel turned into a refugee camp, then turned back into a luxury hotel.
Tbilisi, Georgia
You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.
Tbilisi, Georgia
A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."
Tbilisi, Georgia
The charmingly disheveled clock tower of Tbilisi's puppet theater.
Alaverdi, Armenia
This small shrine is dedicated to the designer of the first Russian fighter jet and his brother, who became Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.
Akhtala, Armenia
This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.
Katskhi, Georgia
Small church on top of a huge rock column.
Chiatura, Georgia
These Stalin-era industrial 'death traps' hang lifeless above the city
Sachkhere, Georgia
This old Soviet gas station is in perfect condition, one of the best-preserved mosaics in the country.
Tbilisi, Georgia
With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.
Tbilisi, Georgia
This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.
Tbilisi, Georgia
Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.
Tbilisi, Georgia
Abandoned museum from the last days of Soviet domination, with a unique Brutalist design.
Gori, Georgia
A museum glorifying the life of Stalin, located in the city of his birth.
Mysore, India
Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.
Kediri, Indonesia
Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.
Singapore
Watch butterflies take flight before you fly.
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Torrington, Alberta
Museum of stuffed gophers set up in various scenes.
Berlin, Germany
A statue of an astronomer gazes at the sky as a tribute to Caroline Herschel.
Berlin, Germany
The best bagels in Berlin are tucked away in an independent bookstore.
Bellevue, Alberta
A sleepy little town that had the greatest landslide in North American history fall on it.
Sparwood, British Columbia
Nestled near the mountains of western Canada resides this behemoth earth mover.
Fort Macleod, Alberta
Historic site where Native American hunters once trapped and killed buffalo.