Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

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

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

An important Mayan religious and trading center dating back to 200 BC.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

A natural swimming hole that was once a ceremonial center for Mayan priests.

An old saloon in the West filled with history, and according to some, a few dozen ghosts.

Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

These bronze pamphlets remember a remarkable group of Germans who fearlessly opposed the Nazis in the very center of their power.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.