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.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

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

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

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.

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

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

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

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

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

A unique configuration of blown glass can be found inside this hotel lobby.

Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

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

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

The oldest surviving mosque in the UAE has mysterious origins and unusual architecture.

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

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

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

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.

A huge museum of much more than just agriculture displayed in a princess's palace.