Places rubysage Wants to Go

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

Unbeknownst to many, this fountain was erected as a tomb and still holds the remains of a Frenchman.

Giant Buddhas carved into sandstone walls line this Laotian motorbike route.

A mystical-meets-modern mix of centuries-old divination decks and Pokémon cards ready to predict your destiny.

Mythological depictions of Laos’ national animal make this cave sacred.

Dedicated to improving the plight of the rare scaly anteater.

This collection of reclaimed landmines acts as both an exhibition of their deadly history and as a shelter for children affected by them.

World's largest cave was only discovered in 1991, and now offers tours to the public.

Temple of a million beers.

Nearly three tons of weapons from the Vietnam War still remain in this small, hidden museum.

A refugee returns to his homeland to open Ho Chi Minh City’s first Michelin-starred restaurant.

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

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.

Have fun at the world's first Buddhist waterslide park.

A nightmare for the claustrophobic lies hidden in Southeast Asia.

More than 100 Hindu temples are slowly being swallowed by the forest.

Thailand's country villages continue the tradition of gong-making, and invite visitors to watch the process.

This Vietnamese bar doubles as a multistory labyrinth.

Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.

This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.

Founded by French colonists in 1919, this mountain resort has been transformed into one-of-a-kind theme park.

This Vietnamese hell cave lets visitors take a walk through a devilish underworld full of demons.