An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

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

An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.

A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

In Northeastern Iceland lies something of an oxymoron: a steaming desert.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

These concrete domes were installed on an Icelandic bluff to honor a very specific musical tradion.

This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

This 16th-century hilltop chapel is one of the oldest churches in Old Goa.

In Old Goa, the former residence of the archbishop now houses a permanent exhibition.

This chapel was built by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 to commemorate his entry into the city of Goa on St. Catherine’s Day.

The ruins of a 17th-century Carmelite Convent atop a hill in Old Goa.

Said to be the largest synagogue built in India.

A tribute to the area's namesake and King Edward VII.

A gigantic shoe, inspired by a nursery rhyme, sits in a park atop Mumbai’s Malabar Hill.

One of the few surviving gates into Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India.

A collection of over 20,000 priceless artifacts collected by a single person over several decades.