Vientiane, Laos
COPE Visitor Centre
In the world's most bombed country relative to its size, this incredible organization helps pick up the pieces.
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Vientiane, Laos
In the world's most bombed country relative to its size, this incredible organization helps pick up the pieces.
Luang Prabang, Laos
These bamboo and rope bridges cross the Nam Khan River for six months every year.
Vientiane, Laos
When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.
Quezon City, Philippines
Philippine art and culture are on display at this university museum.
Isulan, Philippines
This grand building inspired by classic Islamic architecture is home to a seat of provincial government.
Quezon City, Philippines
A series of increasingly larger sundials have grown with this school.
Manila, Philippines
This iconic clock tower is the largest in the Philippines.
Manila, Philippines
A church made of steel.
Bislig, Philippines
Sometimes known as the little Niagara Falls of the Philippines.
Sagada, Philippines
This burial cave houses around 100 ancient coffins, neatly stacked to form a massive wall.
Baguio, Philippines
Just off the road outside Baguio, a gigantic lion's head carved into a mountain greets those driving by.
Catarman, Philippines
A cemetery and the town it served sinks beneath the sea during the volcanic birth of Mt. Vulcan.
San Pablo City, Philippines
An eatery in a shallow river where diners can enjoy their meal mere feet from the base of an artificial waterfall.
Luxor, Egypt
This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.
Nagoa Ash Shatb, Egypt
One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.
Luxor, Egypt
These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.
Nubia, Egypt
Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.
Talisay City, Philippines
A once great mansion stands in stately ruin.
Hinatuan, Philippines
A magically clear, blue river that seems to spring from nowhere.
Banaue, Philippines
These tiered rice paddies were carved into the hillsides 2,000 years ago.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.
Gapyeong-gun, South Korea
This small island declared independence from South Korea in the hopes of attracting tourists.