Places zdficken Wants to Go

This remote, abandoned Soviet observatory promises spectacular views for those who can reach it.

The remains of an ancient city-state along the Silk Road.

To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

A massive fallen water tank bombed by the Tamil Tigers in the final stages of the long Sri Lankan Civil War.

The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

An independent bookstore and press with a large collection of local and English-language literature.

Two panes of the massive Cold War artifact are on display at the National University of Singapore.

A public statue crafted by Singapore's pioneering sculptor, Ng Eng Teng.

A venerated grave atop an ancient royal hill, often attributed to the last king of Singapura.

This family-owned pottery shop is home to the last operational dragon kiln in Singapore.

Three Malay graves are at the center of an annual pilgrimage that reflects syncretic practices.

This burial cave houses around 100 ancient coffins, neatly stacked to form a massive wall.

Bohol's unusually shaped hills turn brown in the summer months.

Space-age minarets towering over Islamabad.

Tibetan-influenced mountain fortress in Northern Pakistan.

An otherwise ordinary park with a dark past.

Thousands of ancient rock carvings are scattered just off the highway.

Just in case you need some cold cash at the top of the world.

Adjacent to Narayanhiti Palace, this park commemorates those who fought in Nepal's civil war.

Nepal’s last remaining population of wild water buffalo and many other rare species call this reserve home.

This representation of Lord Vishnu is the largest stone sculpture in Nepal.

This secluded museum beats the drum for the preservation of Nepal's musical heritage.

Hiding in plain sight near Kathmandu’s government center is a giant mandala that has become a locus for political protest.