Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Arun
This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.
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Bangkok, Thailand
This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.
Mae Ho Phra, Thailand
You can walk up Thailand’s naturally non-slip waterfall.
Tambon Kuet Chang, Thailand
Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.
Mae Klong, Thailand
Six times a day a train runs right through the middle of this Thai street market, sending vendors scrambling.
Khlong Mai, Thailand
An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.
Sam Roi Yot, Thailand
At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.
Florence, Italy
Legend says this mysterious stone head belongs to a woman who was petrified by an alchemist.
Florence, Italy
The largest and most famous wax anatomical collection anywhere in the world.
Florence, Italy
A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.
Florence, Italy
The middle finger of modernity.
Venice, Italy
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.
Rome, Italy
This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.
Rome, Italy
Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.
Rome, Italy
Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.
Rome, Italy
2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.
Rome, Italy
Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.
Rome, Italy
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
Milan, Italy
Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.
Milan, Italy
Two very green residential towers cleaning the air in one of Europe's most polluted cities.
Milan, Italy
The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.
Milan, Italy
One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.
Milan, Italy
This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.
Venice, Italy
This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.
Lido, Italy
Armenian monks at an island monastery in the Venetian Lagoon make a rare rose petal jam.