Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
National Museum of Kyrgyzstan
Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.
Phonsavan, Laos
Eat a meal surrounded by bomb fragments.
Vientiane, Laos
When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.
Laos
A mysterious, hidden cluster of Buddha sculptures carved into the rocks.
Pak Ou, Laos
Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.
Laos
A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.
Ban Long, Laos
This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.
Reading, England
Soak up some local history in this restored Edwardian era swimming pool.
Macao
Sculptures of religious figures made from the ashes of pilgrims' incense.
Langkawi, Malaysia
This statue of an eagle taking flight welcomes visitors to Langkawi.
Malacca, Malaysia
A mausoleum dedicated to a warrior felled by misplaced loyalty and tragic circumstances.
Ranau, Malaysia
Four distinctly unique gardens commemorate the POWs who lost their lives during the Sandakan Death Marches of 1945.
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.
George Town, Malaysia
The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.
Kuching, Malaysia
The oldest museum in Borneo is a cornucopia of rare taxidermy and human skulls.
Brinchang, Malaysia
A lush terraced garden full of thousands of colorful roses and mystical art.
Malacca, Malaysia
Self-mutilation in the name of beauty.
Fifield, England
Enormous terracotta heads of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip can be seen on the side of the road to Windsor.
Cambridge, England
An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
Kuching, Malaysia
Two thousand feline artifacts fill Malaysia's "Cat City."
Kuala Penyu, Malaysia
This tiny island in the South China Sea is crawling with venomous sea snakes.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A delightful architectural wonder awaits on a lake island in Kuala Lumpur’s oldest park.