Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

Rainbow shutters decorate this former police station.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

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

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

A once-thriving hotel in the Swiss Alps couldn't compete with climate change.

Sweden's "good old days" painstakingly re-created in a model village.

This fortress-like monastery is covered with intricate frescoes.

This metro station doubles as an unintentional paleontology museum.

Visit an imposing 13th-century Transylvanian citadel lurking not far from the region's more heavily touristed attractions.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”