Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

Russia's giant concrete QWERTY keyboard is likely the largest in the world.

Church built on the site where the last tsar of Russia and his family were killed.

Former prison camp dedicated to the victims of political repression.

This cuddly rodent has a place of honor at a Russian institute for genetic research.

Moscow's imposing monument to the Space Age.

Former headquarters of the KGB.

Its front wall is striped with a menagerie of fantastic beasts and magnificent monsters.

Thanks to a spelling mistake this bizarre beaver-tiger hybrid became the symbol of a Siberian town.

Museum celebrating the achievements of the Soviet space program.

It took over half a century but a Russian monument to a famous and tragic space pup finally stands in Moscow.

The gorgeous entrances into the city's underbelly look more like grand halls than subway stops.

Immortal combat in a Moscow museum.

This building holds the embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution.

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.