Places thanesiel Wants to Go

A fifth-century temple improbably built into the side of a cliff.

This abandoned fishing settlement may well be the greenest village in the world.

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

This impressive clifftop temple was once at the center of an international custody dispute.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

This colorful overpass is one of Bhutan's longest suspension bridges.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

This historic textile city was abandoned after being ravaged by fire.

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

This magnificent blue mosque in Afghanistan is surrounded by thousands of white doves.

This stunning waterfall is the backdrop to a site that has seen continuous human habitation for 250,000 years.

Where the White Nile River dramatically cascades between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert in Uganda.

An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

Stunning ruins of what was once the center of one of the greatest empires in East Africa.

A salty red wasteland in Tanzania is a breeding spot for endangered flamingos.

Largest cave system in Africa.