Places akiraa1 Wants to Go

The heartbeat of modern Uzbekistan’s thriving market culture.

Touching displays of wishes for peace from the Cold War era.

Looking for a unifying history, Uzbekistan finds its answer in a 14th Century Turco-Mongol conqueror... despite the fact he wasn't Uzbek.

One of the most ethnically diverse spots on the planet.

An underground world of gorgeous, palatial metro stations designed as a nuclear shelter complex.

The ruins of an ancient Zoroastrian Tower of Silence believed to be the earliest example of the traditional funerary practice.

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.

Final palace complex of the last of 29 Kokand rulers.

These "50 Fortresses" have been unearthed in the ancient oasis of Khwarezm.

Former island in the Aral Sea used to be a top-secret Russian bio-weapons facility.

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

Once a bustling fishing port, this semi-ghost town is now more than 90 miles away from the shore.

Light still pours into the ruins of this ancient Islamic observatory.

The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs.

Singapore's last surviving traditional village is hidden among giant skyscrapers and modern infrastructure.

The first Catholic church in Singapore is a Neo-Gothic colossus with a rich architectural history.

A historical convent known for taking in bad luck babies left on its doorstep is now an upscale shopping center.

This jam-packed Singapore antique museum preserves the fading remnants of a uniquely mixed culture.

This rare wildlife haven in Singapore feels like you're in the tropical rainforest.

Terrapins of all colors and shapes are quick to bring fascination (and possibly long life) at this museum.

This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.