Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
National Textile Museum
An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
Musanze, Rwanda
Burial site of the world's most widely known researcher on the endangered mountain gorilla.
Chania, Greece
This stone tower was built to protect Crete from incoming pirates.
Madrid, Spain
After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.
Madrid, Spain
For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.
Lisbon, Portugal
Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.
Lagoa, Portugal
Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.
Lisbon, Portugal
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.
Beijing, China
The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.
Beijing, China
The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.
Beijing, China
This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.
Aksaray, Turkey
In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.
Istanbul, Turkey
Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.
Istanbul, Turkey
This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.
Istanbul, Turkey
Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.
Istanbul, Turkey
This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.
Istanbul, Turkey
A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.
New Delhi, India
A blooming house of worship for the masses.
Agra, India
Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."
Lima, Peru
In the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores in Lima, a pretty little park is home to dozens of cats.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.
Ushuaia, Argentina
The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.