Saba, Caribbean Netherlands
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
The shortest in the world, this landing strip stretches a mere 1,312 feet before steep cliffs on either end plunge into the Caribbean.
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Saba, Caribbean Netherlands
The shortest in the world, this landing strip stretches a mere 1,312 feet before steep cliffs on either end plunge into the Caribbean.
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Commercial airplanes land mere feet over the heads of sunbathing beachgoers on this tiny island.
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
This giant bronze image of Christopher Columbus embarked on a voyage of its own.
Port Antonio, Jamaica
The legend associated with these ruins understates the splendor of the mansion that once stood here.
Negril, Jamaica
You may get stranded and everyone's peeing in the water, but at least there's cocktails!
Haiti
This iconic fortress was once the crown jewel of Haiti's national defense.
La Vega, Dominican Republic
Largest pre-Lent festival in the Dominican Republic.
Elbow Cay, Bahamas
In the Bahamas sits a lighthouse that is among the last of its kind.
Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam
A memorial dedicated to the victims of the My Lai Massacre.
Côn Đảo, Vietnam
Executed at age 19, this Vietnamese schoolgirl is now a national hero and symbol of revolutionary spirit.
Hội An, Vietnam
One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.
Ulugnor District, Uzbekistan
Beautiful palace stands tall over the Fergana Valley.
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Where Stoddart and Connolly suffered in the infamous Bug Pit.
Yuchi Township, Taiwan
This attraction is part anthropological journey and part amusement park.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.
Budai Township, Taiwan
Visit this church that's shaped like a giant glass pump either to cater to women or to reference a tragic local tale. Or both.
Taichung City, Taiwan
A hotel in Taiwan based on the better business practices that can be gleaned from Jewish law.
Zhubei City, Taiwan
A nostalgic restaurant evokes life in Taiwan from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Taipei, Taiwan
These charming mailboxes became social media stars after a typhoon failed to topple them.
Taichung City, Taiwan
A small alleyway lined with locally drawn scenes of nostalgic anime and cartoon characters.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
This dragon-shaped sports arena is the world’s largest solar-powered stadium.
Koh Kret, Thailand
On a river island north of Bangkok, a small bar helped lead a home-brewing rebellion.
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The world's second-tallest flagpole stands proud despite dropping rank.
Hisor, Tajikistan
The first version of this stalwart construction appeared around 3,000 years ago.