Cairo, Egypt
Monastery of Saint Simon
The massive cave church of Cairo's Zabbaleen community is one of the largest Christian churches in the Middle East.
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Cairo, Egypt
The massive cave church of Cairo's Zabbaleen community is one of the largest Christian churches in the Middle East.
Alexandria, Egypt
An ancient city exhumed from the depths of the ocean.
Soshanguve, South Africa
An ancient impact crater on the outskirts of Pretoria.
Cape Town, South Africa
A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.
Cape Town, South Africa
Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.
Cape Town, South Africa
The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.
Cape Town, South Africa
Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.
Johannesburg, South Africa
A supply store for traditional healers, this shop sells the hair of a dog--and its skin, skeleton, and reproductive organs, too.
Johannesburg, South Africa
A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Over a million items cram the shelves at Africa's largest shop of used and rare books.
Nashville, Tennessee
Sip mead from an East Nashville apiary while snacking on barbacoa tacos.
Doha, Qatar
This unique museum doesn't shy away from highlighting Qatar's role in the history of slavery.
Doha, Qatar
This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.
Doha, Qatar
This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.
Doha, Qatar
Fourteen sculptures showing the development of a fetus stand outside a hospital for women and children.
Doha, Qatar
This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.
Doha, Qatar
A state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to treating beloved birds of prey.
Doha, Qatar
Home of the infamous Rug Man of Doha.
Doha, Qatar
Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.
Doha, Qatar
This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.
Doha, Qatar
The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.
Pune, India
One in a series of historical markers from the massive 19th-century undertaking to map all of India.
New Delhi, India
These murals celebrate the oft-overlooked legacies of Iraqi-Jewish actresses in Bollywood.
Velha Goa, India
The lone remnant of a 16th-century palace in Old Goa.