A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.

A superb spot to appreciate the traditional boats of the Indian Ocean.

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

Some of the ancient-looking huts among these strange rock formations aren't ancient at all, but built as part of a movie set.

Robot jockeys ride their humped mounts to victory as part of a 21st-century twist on an ancient desert sport.

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

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.

Climb down into the largest sinkhole in Qatar.

A creepy, deserted mock Arabian village can be found in the middle of the Qatari desert.

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

The most easterly point on mainland Australia offers dramatic ocean views.

Roadside display for a popular fruit and vegetable stand.

These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.

Mounds of fine golden sand that can rise nearly 500 feet tall.

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

Watch the seas clash at the place where according to Maori tradition, the spirits depart for their journey to the afterlife.

Deadly scalding and one of the largest hot springs in the world.

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

An isolated dive site teeming with cnidarians.

This candy-pink cathedral of Da Nang is also known as the Chicken Church.