Enbekshikazakh District, Kazakhstan
Issyk Lake
The lovely lake that was naturally dammed, then naturally destroyed, then unnaturally saved.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Enbekshikazakh District, Kazakhstan
The lovely lake that was naturally dammed, then naturally destroyed, then unnaturally saved.
Saty, Kazakhstan
Submerged trees jut ghost-like out of an idyllic turquoise mountain lake.
Raiymbek District, Kazakhstan
Nicknamed Kazakhstan's Grand Canyon, this natural wonder lies east of Almaty near the Chinese border.
Almaly, Kazakhstan
An abandoned Soviet-era mining town in the mountains of South Kazakhstan.
Baikonur, Kazakhstan
World's oldest and largest space launch facility, once a secret missile testing site.
Shetpe, Kazakhstan
Mysterious spherical rocks in the semi-desert of western Kazakhstan.
Atyrau, Kazakhstan
At 72 feet below sea level, it's the lowest commercial airport in the world.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.
Al Bidya, United Arab Emirates
The oldest surviving mosque in the UAE has mysterious origins and unusual architecture.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Planned as the world’s first zero-carbon city, it had lofty ideals—but is only 5 percent completed and aiming for 50 percent carbon-neutral.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
This mysterious abandoned fort looks like something pulled right from Arabian legend.
Quito, Ecuador
An abandoned Ecuadorian prison that once held ex-presidents and notorious con artists is now a carceral museum.
Tulcan, Ecuador
This Ecuadorian cemetery is home to a jaw-dropping topiary wonderland.
Puerto Misahuallí, Ecuador
An exotic jungle hideaway run entirely by indigenous Kichwa women.
Banos, Ecuador
A swing to dangle you off the very edge.