Places FlyExpat Wants to Go

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

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

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

This tiny Bulgarian town offers a stunning location in the mountains and a storied history.

A Bulgarian monument to Russia's role in World War II is constantly being painted in pop culture protest.

This historic black and white monastery is one of Bulgaria's architectural jewels.

An abandoned saucer-shaped monument in the Bulgarian mountains.

This massive concrete sculpture is said to be the heaviest communist monument on Earth.

Despite the name, these small saltwater swimming pools have nothing to do with the Romans.

These temples are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.

This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

The fishing boats that moor in this small lagoon enter and leave through a tunnel to the sea.

The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.

This prison on the Maltese island of Gozo is almost 500 years old, and they have the graffiti to prove it.

The ruins of a fairytale castle with a tumultuous history stand high atop the mountains.

A 1970s resort city now stands abandoned, caught in the middle of a divided island.

Tibetan-influenced mountain fortress in Northern Pakistan.

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

One of the last surviving ancient Buddhist sites in the region, it escaped the brunt of several Hun invasions thanks to its remote location.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

This grand Pakistani mausoleum can only be accessed via an almost 1,000 foot long alleyway.

Kenya’s oldest town is more than 700 years old and home to 6,000 donkeys.

Thermal springs underneath the seabed provide the heat and bubbles for these beachside natural hot tubs.

This historic hiding place, often used by people escaping slavery, is a testament to a heroic struggle for freedom.