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

This statue was a gift to commemorate the Thai monarch's first visit to a foreign land.

Rainbow shutters decorate this former police station.

A historical convent known for taking in bad luck babies left on its doorstep is now an upscale shopping center.

The first Catholic church in Singapore is a Neo-Gothic colossus with a rich architectural history.

A ring of soy sauce bottle bases decorate an important Singaporean landmark.

Bangkok’s most beloved fried chicken spot lets its garlic-burrowed birds do the talking.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

A neon-illuminated statue of James Cook at the edge of a historical Auckland wharf makes for an unexpected discovery.

Be(w)ar(e) the moat around this historic Czech castle.

This garden boasts a magnificent collection of orchids and a spectacular view of the surrounding valley.

The first religious structure on the island of Luzon and a survivor of World War II.

This gold sash was part of a massive collection of pre-Hispanic gold artifacts discovered in an isolated village in the Philippines.

A former drinking water storage reservoir transformed into a sunken garden.

Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.

One of Auckland's oldest cemeteries was partially demolished during the construction of a major highway in the 1960s. 

A steampunk airship "floats" above Hamilton Gardens delivering plants and compost.

These two delightful animal-shaped buildings host a visitor center and wool shop.

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.

The once and future home of New Zealand's famed Pink and White Terraces.

Eat your Big Mac in a DC-3.

Deadly scalding and one of the largest hot springs in the world.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.