Places J Stardust Wants to Go

Massive rock sculptures formed during the time of the dinosaurs still stand undisturbed.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

A toxic lake near a volcanic caldera that is home to flamingos and other life.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

Stenciled handprints and wall paintings dating back 10,000 years, some of the earliest forms of cave art.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

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

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

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 remote Himalayan temple is in danger of being completely washed away by a melting glacier.

Nepal's first aviation museum found a logical home in the most unexpected place.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Bombed and burned, this monument represents the often controversial ties between Vietnam and Cambodia.

One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

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

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

A glittering Thai Buddhist temple in suburban Pennsylvania.

The capital of Cambodia is named after the hill on which this ancient temple complex stands.

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.