Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Four giant movable street lights decorate this modern Rotterdam square.
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Rotterdam, Netherlands
Four giant movable street lights decorate this modern Rotterdam square.
Ghent, Belgium
Each time a baby is born in Ghent, these streetlights flash in silent celebration.
Singapore
Three Malay graves are at the center of an annual pilgrimage that reflects syncretic practices.
Singapore
A former reservoir that was only recently discovered after more than 60 years of disuse.
Singapore
"Would you like your sangria in an IV bag, or straight-up?"
Saudi Arabia
These towering cliffs jut dramatically from the middle of a barren desert.
Brooklyn, New York
The last remaining 19th-century mile marker along the historic Ocean Parkway.
Manila, Philippines
Dedicated to the three priests whose execution inspired author José Rizal.
Pasay, Philippines
A melting pot of Asian-Pacific art features one symbolic sculpture from each of 20 different nations.
New York, New York
Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.
Seoul, South Korea
A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Billionaire's mark on the earth.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.
Misfat al Abriyyin, Oman
Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.
Nizwa, Oman
This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.
Muscat, Oman
This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.
Muscat, Oman
This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.
Barbar, Bahrain
This archaeological site boasts temple ruins that date back 5,000 years to the Dilmun culture, and may have been described in the tale of Gilgamesh's search for immortality.
Bahrain
This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.
Manama, Bahrain
Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A 19th-century fortress and collection of artifacts offer a tour of Saudi history.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
For centuries, Jeddah’s old town was a major trading port and a point of entry for Hajj pilgrims traveling by sea.