Faroe Islands
The Nykur of Sørvágsvatn
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
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Faroe Islands
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
Paro, Bhutan
The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.
Paro, Bhutan
This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.
Punakha, Bhutan
This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."
Mitaka, Japan
A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.
Ngong Ping, Hong Kong
Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.
Hong Kong
The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.
Hong Kong
Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.
Tai Po, Hong Kong
A pair of trees near a Hong Kong shrine are said to grant wishes, but only the ones they hold on to.
Dalat, Vietnam
A Surreal flight of architectural fancy in Vietnam's Central Highlands.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.
Christchurch, New Zealand
After the devastating 2011 earthquake, historic Christchurch begins to recover, starting with the pop-up Re:START mall.
Pai, Thailand
Bizarre dirt trail winds a narrow path above the tree line.
Phan Thiet, Vietnam
This whimsically named Vietnamese stream is closer to a walkway than a waterway.
Hòa Thắng, Vietnam
A desert in southeast Asia, complete with a beautiful lake covered in lotus flowers.