A small subculture of boat dwellers keep their traditional way of living alive at this Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

A pair of trees near a Hong Kong shrine are said to grant wishes, but only the ones they hold on to.

Take a cruise with no movement but plenty of style in this one-of-a-kind boat mall.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Venture into the hideout of one of Hong Kong's legendary pirates.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

Teeming with illegal goods and services, this towering maze of vice is also a popular tourist accommodation.

A colossal floating restaurant built to look like a ancient Chinese imperial palace.

A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.

St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.

This spectacular public market has got meat, fish, vegetables, baked goods, and enough kielbasa for a lifetime.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

Two thirds of this Montreal neon icon has survived to flash another day.

The only depiction of Abraham Lincoln holding a weapon, and the names of all 9,000 Cuyahoga veterans of the Civil War.

A bronze monument to Cleveland's favorite, fastest son.

Cleveland's giant "free" stamp is a nod to the Civil War, but was misinterpreted for years.

This Czar-funded, onion-domed, lavishly muraled Orthodox Church played a starring role in "The Deer Hunter."

Marvel at this turn-of-the-century masterpiece that has been turned into a rather stately supermarket.

Funded by John D. Rockefeller, this is one of the earliest, and most beautiful, shopping arcades in America.

This steamer is known as "The ship that built Cleveland."

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.

Vintage furniture and art share space with all manner of collectibles at this quirky shop in Bangkok.