Originating in the 16th century this fort is far more than a military structure.

An asymmetrically spiraling tower perched on top of a protected mountain.

This site was once the religious, cultural, and trade center of 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 ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

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

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

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

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

A nouveau-riche hilltop “palace” that once provided lodging to more than a hundred fishermen.

These 33 Zen Buddhist temples were built to protect the nearby castle.

The highest mountain in Hokkaido was the setting for one of Japan’s strangest unsolved mysteries.

Celebrating the famous Nebuta festival of Aomori and showcasing its huge papier-mâché floats.

Learn about the indigenous people of Japan's northernmost islands.

Nine healing baths available only to those who stay in this quaint town, said to have inspired 'Spirited Away.'

The northernmost of the 12 surviving feudal castles of Japan is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

Impressively shaped, perfectly balanced boulders perched on the edge of a sea-cliff.

Historical marker at the spot where Bonnie and Clyde were killed.

Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.

The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.

This natural wonder is disappearing at an alarming rate.

A surviving remnant of the thick ice mass that once mantled most of Western Canada's mountains.