San Sebastián, Spain
Montaña Suiza
The oldest operating roller coaster of its kind, the Montaña Suiza has been thrilling riders since 1928.
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San Sebastián, Spain
The oldest operating roller coaster of its kind, the Montaña Suiza has been thrilling riders since 1928.
France / Spain
This tiny river island switches sovereignty every six months as part of a rare, centuries-old agreement.
La Teste-de-Buch, France
Bordered by forest on three sides and the ocean on the other, the Great Dune of Pilat is the highest sand dune in Europe.
Arcachon, France
A young Gustave Eiffel assisted in the construction of this skinny metal observation tower.
Bordeaux, France
Lady Liberty's original designer installed a little clone in this French fountain.
Bordeaux, France
This Bordeaux parking garage has 712 indoor spaces, and one outdoor.
Bordeaux, France
The world's largest reflecting pool is just two centimeters deep.
Bordeaux, France
A very uncommon water tank standing in the middle of the grapevines in Bordeaux nearly a century after its construction.
Motobu, Japan
One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.
Naha, Japan
The seat of the lost Ryukyu Kingdom has survived numerous fires and wars over the centuries.
Hội An, Vietnam
One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.
Da Nang, Vietnam
This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.
George Town, Malaysia
The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
George Town, Malaysia
The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.
Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.
Xiulin Township, Taiwan
An extraordinary natural landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and rocky cliffs riddled with tunnels.
Tainan City, Taiwan
Only through deep darkness and tragedy did this elaborate royal palace become a sacred temple.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
One of the world's tallest flagpoles.
Batu Caves, Malaysia
Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.
Tambun, Malaysia
On the outskirts of Ipoh, this sprawling temple complex is home to one of the world's tallest pagodas.
Taichung City, Taiwan
A small alleyway lined with locally drawn scenes of nostalgic anime and cartoon characters.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
A thriving community of Taiwanese art.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
The world’s largest work of glass art hides in this stunning Taiwanese subway station.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.