Mahabalipuram, India
Krishna's Butter Ball
This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.
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Mahabalipuram, India
This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.
Kolkata, India
This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.
Jaipur, India
Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.
Jaipur, India
The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.
Madurai, India
This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.
Gharapuri, India
An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.
Howrah, India
A single tree's 2,800 aerial roots give the appearance of a complete forest.
Jaipur, India
The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.
Ajanta, India
Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.
Jaipur, India
Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.
Mahabalipuram, India
Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.
Chennai, India
The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.
Kolkata, India
The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.
Kolkata, India
The site of an atrocity that would be used to justify Britain’s conquest of India.
Kolkata, India
An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.
Suiderstrand, South Africa
All that remains of a Japanese fishing vessel that ran aground in 1982.
Cape Town, South Africa
Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.
Mossel Bay, South Africa
South Africa's postal service began with a letter left in a boot beneath this tree.
Paarl, South Africa
The original goat tower, the one that started it all.
Cape Town, South Africa
This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.
Cape Town, South Africa
The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.
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
This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.
Ehlanzeni, South Africa
Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.