Zug, Switzerland
'Seesicht' ('Lake View')
Walk down these stairs to get an underwater view of Switzerland's Lake Zug.
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Zug, Switzerland
Walk down these stairs to get an underwater view of Switzerland's Lake Zug.
Lekki, Nigeria
This Nigerian nature reserve is home to the longest canopy walkway in Africa.
Victoria Falls, Zambia
The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.
San Antonio, Texas
One of the highest points in Bexar county offers birdseye views of San Antonio and a four-story stone tower.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
San Antonio, Texas
Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.
San Antonio, Texas
A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Beatlemania is still going strong... at least in Kazakhstan.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
A brilliant turquoise lake in the mountains.
Kyrgyzstan
Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city.
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs.
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Light still pours into the ruins of this ancient Islamic observatory.
Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan
Home to what was once considered the largest gate in central Asia.
Khujand, Tajikistan
The largest Lenin statue in Central Asia was moved to an empty field rather than being destroyed.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.
Varanasi, India
Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
This monument is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Zanzibar slave trade.
Michamvi, Tanzania
Sitting atop a rock on Michamvi Pingwe beach, this restaurant becomes its own island at high tide.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.