Punakha, Bhutan
Chimi Lhakhang
This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."
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Punakha, Bhutan
This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."
Bhutan
This 17th-century Bhutanese monastery is ensconced in Buddhist legend.
Trongsa, Bhutan
The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.
Sydney, Australia
Hidden within Sydney’s lush Royal Botanic Garden is a walled cactus rockery and the site of Australia's first zoo.
Sydney, Australia
Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!
Merek, Indonesia
One of Indonesia's tallest, this waterfall takes a 390-foot plunge into the Lake Toba caldera.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Concrete balls on wires constructed to stop train surfing in Indonesia.
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Once home to Komodo dragons, this island dreamscape has a rare combination of white, pink, and black sand beaches.
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
A sprawling nature preserve harbors the world's only living dragons.
Ubud, Indonesia
Visitors to this museum will find architectural oddities, an art gallery, and an unlikely bird sanctuary.
Baturiti, Indonesia
This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.
Kediri, Indonesia
Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.
Tosari, Indonesia
Of five volcanoes located in the massive Tengger caldera, this cone is the youngest and most active.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Subterranean place of worship in Indonesia.
Hillsborough, California
A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
This museum started as a collection of Manhattan Projects and continues to add exhibits as they are declassified.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
The 7,000-year-old calcium carbonate formation creates a magnificent natural bridge.
Los Cerrillos, New Mexico
This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
A unique geological area spiked with wind-carved rocks that resemble teepees.
Madrid, New Mexico
Home to New Mexico's longest bar, this watering hole also has a mining museum and a haunted history.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The home of famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle is now a library and museum dedicated to his memory.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
This opulent Pueblo Deco movie palace melds Art Deco and Native American motifs.