A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.

This impressive clifftop temple was once at the center of an international custody dispute.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

Exploring the wilder, more passionate sibling of Erg Chebbi feels like discovering a secret sun-kissed planet from another galaxy.

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

The world’s largest permanent desert lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Where the White Nile River dramatically cascades between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert in Uganda.

A hiking/biking/exploring trail that winds across over 140 miles of Rwandan shoreline.

The world's largest church atop a political fault line.

Empty since 1989, now falling into ruin.

This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.

This small building is a living testament to the remoteness and warmth of the town that it represents.