This remote island village was in danger of depopulating completely until a tunnel was built to connect it to the rest of the world .

Legend says this rock spire is the finger of a witch who wanted to throw the Faroe Islands towards Iceland.

The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.

In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.

The narrow passages will challenge even the bravest driver.

A bold and controversial statue of a Christmas icon, blending adult undertones with playful humor, stands year-round in a traffic circle.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Atop this former dutch railway office sits an interstellar work of art.

An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.

Wash down heaping platters of meze with raki at one of the city's best taverns.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.