This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.

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

Life-sized painted illusions let pedestrians blend in with the street art.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.

A commemoration of the little-known cultural influence that Tolstoy had on India.

India's first open-air public art district sits in the heart of the country's capital.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.

The crumbling remains of a once-grand building.

Housed in a 20th-century prison, this small museum recounts local Nicaraguan myths.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 1943 book shares a surprising connection with El Salvador.

This colorful palace is an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the Buriganga riverfront.

A tiny mosque decorated with mosaics using an early form of recycling.

The fight to make Bengali an official language started in this stunning university hall.

The untimely death of a dignitary's daughter led to this fort being abandoned before it was ever finished.

Ancient and modern architecture are joined in Louis Kahn's monument to democracy.

One of the longest natural sand beaches in the world.

Known as the wettest place on earth.

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