For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

An island in the middle of a lake, in the middle of a volcano, in the middle of a bigger lake, in the middle of a bigger island, in an archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean.

Artifacts and memories from the Vietnam war, located in a place that experienced it first hand.

The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

This Javanese-Hindu temple from the 15th century is unmissable for anyone with even a passing interest in erotic art.

Subterranean place of worship in Indonesia.

These broken shards of ancient ruin may hide an ancient pyramid.

Think you have a tough job? Try carrying 200 kilos through a cloud of sulfur down the side of a volcano.

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

Postal archives over 150 years old offer a window into Singapore's culture and tradition.

A historical convent known for taking in bad luck babies left on its doorstep is now an upscale shopping center.

This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.

A Buddhist theme park brings you a Buddhist version of Hell.

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

This luscious masterpiece created by landscape designer Bevis Bawa inspired the work of his brother, a famous Sri Lankan architect.

A Bohemian "anti-hotel" offers off-kilter stays in Sri Lanka.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.