Jakar, Bhutan
Jambay Lhakhang
According to legend, this temple was built to pin down the body of a demoness who lay across the Himalayas.
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Jakar, Bhutan
According to legend, this temple was built to pin down the body of a demoness who lay across the Himalayas.
Bhutan
Legend has it a sacred treasure hidden by an ancient guru was revealed with a burning butter lamp from these waters.
Bhutan
A stupa built to protect Bhutan from evil forces and help bring peace to the world.
Bhutan
This 17th-century Bhutanese monastery is ensconced in Buddhist legend.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.
Prasat Sambour, Cambodia
More than 100 Hindu temples are slowly being swallowed by the forest.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The capital of Cambodia is named after the hill on which this ancient temple complex stands.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Bombed and burned, this monument represents the often controversial ties between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The largest mosque in Cambodia was built to unite the country's Muslim community but soon sparked division and controversy instead.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
A tiny mosque decorated with mosaics using an early form of recycling.
Sylhet, Bangladesh
One of the largest and most scenic of Bangladesh's tea gardens.
Batang Duri, Brunei
A remote lodge nestled among some of the world's best-preserved rainforests.
Seria, Brunei
A monument built to commemorate the billionth barrel of oil extracted from the Seria oil field in Brunei.
Stepanakert, Azerbaijan
This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.
Baku, Azerbaijan
This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.
Lahıc, Azerbaijan
The village's cobblestone streets are lined with shops displaying exquisite copper craftsmanship.
Mporokoso, Zambia
The first Catholic Mission to the Bemba people of Zambia still stands.
Kasama, Zambia
Arrogance and quarreling are forbidden near these three sacred waterfalls.
Mpulungu, Zambia
Now abandoned, this stone church was part of the missionary efforts that initiated the Christianization of Zambia.
Uganda
Where the White Nile River dramatically cascades between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert in Uganda.
Kayabwe, Uganda
This small roadside eatery exists in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, as the equator runs right through it.
Bughendera, Uganda
Nestled in Uganda's Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve, is a one-of-a-kind safari lodge.