Bucharest, Romania
Caru' cu Bere
Historic beer hall in Bucharest with magnificent stained glass and a lively folk band.
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Bucharest, Romania
Historic beer hall in Bucharest with magnificent stained glass and a lively folk band.
Sukawati, Indonesia
The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."
Ubud, Indonesia
Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Bangkok, Thailand
Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
In a strip mall parking lot, an airplane with a cafe inside, flanked by a giant statue of Fred Flintstone.
Tambon Ao Nang, Thailand
This nugget of paradise earned its name for obvious reasons.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Where an entire elephant skeleton, a snakeskin table runner, and thousands of animal remains become art.
Phumi Khna Rôngvoas, Cambodia
This Cambodian riverbed is covered in ancient Hindu carvings both above and below the waters.
Da Nang, Vietnam
This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Under Hanoi’s medieval citadel sits a secret military headquarters from the final years of the Vietnam War.
Hương Thủy, Vietnam
An extravagant monument to an extravagantly unpopular Emperor.
Hương Thủy, Vietnam
Vietnam's feral abandoned water park offers access to a post-apocalyptic funscape, now with fewer crocodiles.
Da Nang, Vietnam
Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.
Hội An, Vietnam
One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.
Hội An, Vietnam
A small museum dedicated to Vietnam’s lesser-known Iron Age culture.
Duy Xuyên District, Vietnam
Showcasing some of the best-preserved temples of the Champa Kingdom.
Beppu, Japan
Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.
Takachiho, Japan
Row through this enchanted narrow chasm whose stones are said to resemble dragon scales.
Aso, Japan
The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.
Kumamoto, Japan
The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.
Isahaya, Japan
This town near Nagasaki is flecked with fruit-flavored bus stops.
Karatsu, Japan
The floats housed in this hall are more than 100 years old, and are brought out for an annual celebration.
Matsumoto, Japan
This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.