A nondescript dirt lot hides an intriguing center of shamanic healing.

An off-the-beaten-path monastery in the northern hills of Ulaanbaatar.

Soviet General Zhukov’s former home is a quiet spot amid the heavy traffic of Ulaanbaatar.

Ancient site of Mongolian Shamanism located near a road leading out of Ulaanbaatar.

This cozy little museum is a journey through the history of Mongolia’s capital.

The grassy landscape is home to the world's last truly wild horses.

The monastery survived the Communist revolution in Mongolia as a religious museum.

Established hundreds of years ago, Gandan remains the premier Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar.

History, geography, and shamanism meet in this eye-catching monument to the greatness of three empires.

The oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia has survived centuries of invasions, political shifts, and religious purges.

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

A beloved tribute to the Fab Four and the freedoms they inspired.

In Mexico, an abandoned Scottish-looking castle stands as a tribute to love.

A small site dedicated to the memory of a local leader and the search for peace.

It might look like a doghouse, but this small structure was actually built to house a spirit from Maya mythology.

This now-abandoned shopping center in Playa del Carmen was built to resemble a medieval European castle.

Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.

A quirky and charming restaurant founded by artists.

This ceremonial Mexican square looks as though it belongs in a science fiction movie.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

Works from the golden age of Mexican muralism can be found inside a typical city market.

A 19th-century Baja cantina that many say is the birthplace of the margarita.

This former hotel and casino was part of a paper mill operation that was one of Mexico's largest employers.

Named after a Mexican president, who once lived nearby, this park in a residential Mexico City neighborhood packs a whole lot of history into a small space.