This sea stack in Cyprus is traditionally seen as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.

This balancing rock is one of Utah's most unusual geological formations.

Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

Depending on how it is measured, this lighthouse can claim to be the tallest in Europe and the tallest conventional lighthouse in the world.

One of Bhutan's oldest temples was purportedly built to stop a giant female ogre from preventing the spread of Buddhism across Tibet.

The ruins of an abandoned 17th-century fort that was almost completely destroyed by a fire.

This colorful overpass is one of Bhutan's longest suspension bridges.

The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.

An 18th-century Nepali-style chorten built to subdue demons and evil spirits.

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

This garden is very fertile.

The nation’s first institution dedicated to the conservation of Bhutanese textiles.

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

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

A superb spot to appreciate the traditional boats of the Indian Ocean.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

The enormous diamond-shaped building packs a trove of academic and literary treasures into one futuristic space.

Arguably Belgrade's only example of pure Art Deco architecture.

Belgrade’s oldest restaurant has a rather unusual name.

The local club's soccer field is practically surrounded by UNESCO-protected monuments.

Ride a dragon train into a world of dwarves.