Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.

The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.

This restored house offers a twist on Penang's Peranakan history.

The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.

A sprawling tropical paradise offers a taste of fruits from around the world.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

In Zanzibar, a historic 19th-century palace is a reminder of the world's shortest war.

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

Over the course of its history, this tiny island has held enslaved people in transit and served as a quarantine zone. Today, it's a giant tortoise sanctuary.

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.

This beautiful fountain was sculpted by a female artist who was ahead of her time.

A beautiful young girl said to have been buried alive in her coffin…

The humble tomb of an Argentine general, hand-built by his son using stones brought down from the Andes.

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

The final resting place of the liberator of Argentina is guarded around the clock by two soldiers.

The narrowest house in Buenos Aires is less than 10 feet wide.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

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