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

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

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 center in the Rwandan capital supports women’s livelihoods while educating visitors about traditional cooking, craft making, and more.

A strangely forgotten claimant to the much contested title of "Source of the Nile."

The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.

This small roadside eatery exists in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, as the equator runs right through it.

Just in case you need some cold cash at the top of the world.

This dazzlingly turquoise mountain lake was created in the wake of a natural disaster.

An art installation that will challenge your understanding of reality and perception.

Once a highly polluted body of water has now been transformed into a gorgeous lagoon.

This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

A superb spot to appreciate the traditional boats of the Indian Ocean.

Fourteen sculptures showing the development of a fetus stand outside a hospital for women and children.

This mix of Islamic art, vintage vehicles, weaponry, architecture, and history is an ode to eclecticism. 

The enormous diamond-shaped building packs a trove of academic and literary treasures into one futuristic space.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

Some of the ancient-looking huts among these strange rock formations aren't ancient at all, but built as part of a movie set.

This unique museum doesn't shy away from highlighting Qatar's role in the history of slavery.

The shallow, salty inlet was a safe haven for 19th-century pirates.

Home of the infamous Rug Man of Doha.

A creepy, deserted mock Arabian village can be found in the middle of the Qatari desert.