Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

This park in Nagarkot boasts one of the best views in all of Nepal.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

Inside this Darjeeling museum, you can see a pair of boots that once stood at the top of the world.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.

Perched atop the highest hill in Cartagena, this 17th-century convent offers spectacular views of the city.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

No longer the only, but definitely the oldest, fountain in Greenland.

One Greenland town turned itself into an open air sculpture gallery with the help of a series of traditional stone artworks.

Where a young athlete began his run across Canada after losing his right leg to cancer.