Largest island in the Baltic Sea experiences such idyllic weather that roses bloom in the middle of December.

Every spring, locals see the shadowy figures of a ghost army of slain Greek soldiers descend upon this ruined fort.

A small island with shimmering pink sands, home to loggerhead turtles and rare plants.

The oldest olive tree in Greece has been bearing fruit for at least 2,000 years.

1,500 Commonwealth servicemen of World War II are buried or commemorated in this cemetery.

This stone tower was built to protect Crete from incoming pirates.

The Hungarian linguistics expert who wrote the first Tibetan–English dictionary was laid to rest in a remote Indian cemetery.

Inside this Darjeeling museum, you can see a pair of boots that once stood at the top of the world.

At this unique temple in Darjeeling, Hindu and Buddhist practices co-exist harmoniously.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

The last Oostende trawler to fish off Iceland is now a museum.

A massive, gleaming sea turtle with a rider atop its shell looks out over the horizon.

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

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

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

Mumbai's angel.

An iconic fountain dedicated to the Roman goddess Flora stands in the heart of Mumbai.

A tribute to one of Bombay's former governors that has withstood the test of time.

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.

This heritage lamp-post commemorates the construction of Marine Drive during the first half of the 20th century

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.