During the rainy season, this temple is almost entirely submerged, accessible only by boat.

This extensive collection of dead bugs may be the world's most idiosyncratic and personal insect museum.

The Thai Army has dug deep trenches along the Thai/Myanmar border to prevent drug smuggling.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

Designed as a 17th-century watchtower, the former fort is now a popular sunset haunt.

A Zoroastrian funerary tower where excarnation rituals are carried out is threatened by the area's dwindling vulture population.

These animal carvings stand as representations of India and Britain.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

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

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

The abandoned site of the Beatles spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt.

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

Buddhist monk remarkably preserved because he started the mummification process while still living.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.

This grisly effigy displays an early Christian martyr who was skinned alive and beheaded.

The oldest surviving wooden bridge over Rhine lets travelers cross easily from Switzerland to Liechtensten.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

Explore the quarry where the marble was sourced for Michaelangelo's David.

This statue of the great Argentinian car driver is located near a famous curve of the Monaco Grand Prix.