Vientiane, Laos
Lao National Museum
American bombs, morbid memorabilia, and graphic photographs tell the story of the CIA-led “Secret War” from the Pathet Lao perspective.
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Vientiane, Laos
American bombs, morbid memorabilia, and graphic photographs tell the story of the CIA-led “Secret War” from the Pathet Lao perspective.
Ban Long, Laos
This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.
Rochor, Sri Lanka
Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.
Varanasi, India
Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.
Bundi, India
A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.
Pushkar, India
There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.
Jaisalmer, India
The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.
Ashalim, Israel
Deep in the Negev Desert, the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction.
Caesarea, Israel
Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.
Shibli, Israel
This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.
Eilon, Israel
A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.
Tiberias, Israel
The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.
Neve Ilan, Israel
In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.
Jerusalem, Israel
The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.
Caesarea, Israel
An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.
Hamaam, Israel
An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.
Ein Gedi, Israel
As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.
Ayelet HaShahar, Israel
A Biblically notable site over the ruins of an ancient city that is now a protected World Heritage site.
Be'er Sheva, Israel
A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.
Israel
Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.
Almon, Israel
A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.
Israel
This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.