Places Megan Johnson Wants to Go

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

A jagged silhouette of shamanistic stone heaps rises from the shore of this dazzling mile-high lake.

This spiritual landmark for practicers of Shamanism is drenched in milk and vodka and covered in blue scarves.

An institution dedicated to curiosity, logic, riddles, and Mongolia's long history of puzzles.

These muddy eruptions are less deadly than actual volcanoes but also more holy.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

A deserted 20-lane highway runs through Myanmar's empty capital city.

A vast, otherworldly collection of Buddhist stupas.

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

Caves full of Buddhist statues, incredible rock formations and a deserted lagoon.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

A massive fallen water tank bombed by the Tamil Tigers in the final stages of the long Sri Lankan Civil War.

Remains of military submarines built in secret jungle factories by the Tamil guerrillas' naval wing.

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

According to Hindu belief, this shallow island chain was created by a god with an army of monkeys.

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

A piece of India inside a piece of Bangladesh inside a piece of India inside a piece of Bangladesh.

The shipyards along the outskirts of the Bangladesh capital are a flurry dangerous boat breaking and rebuilding.

A beautiful stretch of Bangladeshi river known for its high quality sand is possibly more remarkable for its color changing water.

Where giant ships go to die.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

This garden is very fertile.

This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."