Places aoliviadrury Wants to Go

The singular ruins of a mysterious lost city.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

A 500-year-old series of tunnels long believed to be folkloric was uncovered beneath the streets of Puebla.

A uniquely robust and historic look at Mexico's omnipresent dance with Death.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

High atop a Mexican rainforest mountain, this ancient pyramid once drew pilgrims countries away.

An ancient system of freshwater caves filled with animal bones, including that of species long-extinct.

These haunting ruins of a 700-year-old Prehispanic city have witnessed centuries of wars and massacres.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

Explore the atmospheric ruins of an abandoned convent in the dense forests of Mexico's first national park.

Extraordinary sculpture garden created by an eccentric English poet.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.

Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.

This tiny island in the South China Sea is crawling with venomous sea snakes.

This vanilla farm serves its crops at an on-site café.

The largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia supplies gorgeous vistas alongside tea for the surrounding countries.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

This luscious masterpiece created by landscape designer Bevis Bawa inspired the work of his brother, a famous Sri Lankan architect.

The largest monastery in Singapore is home to a crematorium, a college, and one of Asia’s largest indoor Buddha statues.