The “Thumb” of Mauritius provides a 360 degree view of the entire country.

This monument sits at the foot of a mountain from which legend says enslaved people jumped to their deaths.

Dating back to 1812, this is the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere.

Only two of these trees remain in the natural world, found high in the cloud forest of the island of Mauritius.

This small group of sand dunes manages to pack in a strange rainbow of colors.

Modern museum, designed for Jihadi tourists.

This modernist cinema has survived war and reconstruction to become a symbol of Lebanon’s revolutionary spirit.

A monumental underground karstic wonderland is also the water source for over a million citizens of Beirut.

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

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

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

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

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

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

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Despite a history of destruction, this former citadel survives to document Afghanistan's oft overlooked history.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

A mocking tribute to the past and modern leadership of Prague.