Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This site was once the religious, cultural, and trade center of Sri Lanka.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

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

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

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

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

This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.

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

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.

Monks in the empyreal Alazani River valley have preserved their 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition.

A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.

At this rare mosque in Tbilisi, Sunni and Shia Muslims pray side by side.

Despite being tiny and rural this Georgian airport looks like a sci-fi boondoggle.

Tower with a double-helix spiral, adorned with letters of the Georgian alphabet.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

A cylinder monument with a spectacular vista commemorates a friendship that some say never existed.

Fortified homes of highland warriors that are still in use today.

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

The first skyscraper to include a Ferris wheel built into the facade.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.