Splashes of blue in an otherwise monotonous lunar landscape.

Once an impressive link to Afghanistan’s Buddhist past, now a sad reminder of intolerance towards other cultures.

Al Rahmah Mosque appears to "float" atop the Red Sea.

An array of ancient artifacts from Bronze Age Bristol and other civilizations are housed in this museum.

Inside the Šomoška National Nature Reserve exists a unique rock formation rarely seen in the world.

This spectacular bridge is part of an abandoned train line that once connected Mallorcan capital to the southeastern coast.

This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.

This huge coastal nature reserve in Wales was a stand-in for the Arabian Peninsula in 'Lawrence of Arabia.'

The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.

A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.

High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.

Enthusiasts of the mid-20th century magician and comedian erected this statue in the small Welsh town in which he was born, even though the comedian only lived there for three years.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

A mythical garden that once grew the golden apples of wisdom is said to have existed in this ancient Moroccan city.

This candy-pink cathedral of Da Nang is also known as the Chicken Church.

Showcasing some of the best-preserved temples of the Champa Kingdom.

Founded by French colonists in 1919, this mountain resort has been transformed into one-of-a-kind theme park.

Under Hanoi’s medieval citadel sits a secret military headquarters from the final years of the Vietnam War.

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.

Ha Long Bay's "Cave of Surprises" houses a popular phallic rock formation.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

A nightmare for the claustrophobic lies hidden in Southeast Asia.

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.