Batu Caves, Malaysia
Batu Caves
Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.
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Batu Caves, Malaysia
Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.
Kampung Lupak Luas, Brunei
Ferdinand Magellan dubbed the world's largest water village the "Venice of the East."
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
A well kept and well documented look at the Bruneian Sultan's life and successes.
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
A symbol of Islam in oil-rich Brunei.
Singapore
A ring of soy sauce bottle bases decorate an important Singaporean landmark.
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Singapore
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Singapore
This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.
Singapore
The most playful of the life-sized statues that make up Singapore's "People of the River."
Kuta Selatan, Indonesia
This Balinese sea temple is thought to be guarded by the hundreds of monkeys that live around it.
Kuta Selatan, Indonesia
It took 28 years to build this massive statue of the Hindu god Vishnu riding a mythical bird.
Seoul, South Korea
Step into a cartoon at this Seoul café that aims to evoke a two-dimensional scene.
Seoul, South Korea
Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.
Seoul, South Korea
Some of the freshest vegetables in Seoul are grown in a subway station.
Seoul, South Korea
The supreme shrine of the state.
Seoul, South Korea
Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.
Seoul, South Korea
This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.
Istanbul, Turkey
A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.
Istanbul, Turkey
Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.
Istanbul, Turkey
A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.
Istanbul, Turkey
This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.
Istanbul, Turkey
This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.
Istanbul, Turkey
Housed in an old British jail, this spot serves up Georgian, Russian, and Ukrainian specialities with a side of Turkish history.
Istanbul, Turkey
Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.