Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

"We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue, and then we'll take it higher..."

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

In this pristine Ecuadorian hippie town, residents remain active well into their eighties and nineties.

This sculpture meant to honor the bravery of the Indigenous Mapuche people of Chile proved controversial.

Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.

This mysteriously shaped boulder may have been used for human sacrifice in ancient times.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

The village's cobblestone streets are lined with shops displaying exquisite copper craftsmanship.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

This enigmatic stone pool is all that remains of an ancient palace.

Buddhist pilgrims journey to this sacred rock to leave offerings and have their wishes granted.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

Fourteen sculptures showing the development of a fetus stand outside a hospital for women and children.

This unconventionally beautiful landscape possesses stunning scenery you won't easily forget.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.