This extravagant villa built by a Burmese merchant is part pagoda and part European mansion.

A cursed torii gate still stands on the edge of Haneda Airport, decades after its shrine's relocation.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

The headquarters of Korea’s provisional government later became the site of a prominent statesman's assassination.

The supreme shrine of the state.

A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

An abandoned hotel in the highlands of Bali is shrouded in stories of ghosts, curses, and corruption.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.

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

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

The capital of Cambodia is named after the hill on which this ancient temple complex stands.

5,000 skulls in memorial to those killed by the Khmer Rouge.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

The remains of a 12th-century chapter house in Golden Gate Park.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A Buddhist retreat built on more than 100 acres of California Redwood forest.

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.