Shiraz, Iran
Shah Cheragh
Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Shiraz, Iran
Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.
Manama, Bahrain
Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.
Arad, Bahrain
This beautifully historic Bahrain fortress might not be the most popular attraction around, but that might make it all the better.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
The largest prehistoric ruins south of the Sahara, once a powerful center of international trade.
Lusaka, Zambia
Artifacts showcasing the witchy history of Zambia.
Chinsali, Zambia
A secluded natural oasis hidden deep along a rainforest trail.
Victoria Falls, Zambia
The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.
Kampala, Uganda
The burial ground of four Buganda monarchs was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire.
Kisoro, Uganda
The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.
Kairouan, Tunisia
Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.
Daqas, Tunisia
A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.
Carthage, Tunisia
An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.
Tataouine, Tunisia
A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'
Teboursouk, Tunisia
The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.
Naftah, Tunisia
Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.
Tandjouare, Togo
Hidden dwellings in the cliffsides of North Togo used by local Moba tribes to evade 18th-century slave traders.
Lome, Togo
The Voodoo Superstore of the world.
Ngorongoro, Tanzania
These strange piles of magnetized volcanic ash travel across the desert about 50 feet per year.
Monduli, Tanzania
The culture that built these Tanzanian ruins displayed advanced knowledge of irrigation technology before mysteriously disappearing.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
An exquisite and eclectic selection of African masks stands out within a massive woodcarving marketplace.
Liwale, Tanzania
The largest game reserve in Africa is home to thousands of species but refuses to house humans.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.