Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

One of the world’s largest suspended aquariums, located in Dubai Mall.

A unique configuration of blown glass can be found inside this hotel lobby.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

Malaysia's floating mosque.

A seaside haven for 300 rescued cats.

Malaysia’s history and culture retold with hundreds of teddy bears.

This Buddhist temple on the island of Penang is one of the largest in Southeast Asia.

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

This Theravada Buddhist temple is a peaceful oasis steeped in history.

One of the world's tallest flagpoles.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

After being bombed and largely abandoned, this former railway workshop has been transformed into a lively market space.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

Wellington’s longest, fastest, and steepest slide offers incredible views of New Zealand's capital.

This ledge in Victoria Park served as a hiding spot for Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin.

Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.

These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

An immersive Māori village where you can learn history and heritage through dance, ceremony, song, architecture, and food.