Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

A desert in southeast Asia, complete with a beautiful lake covered in lotus flowers.

This striking landscape in northern Vietnam contains both geological and archaeological wonders.

This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

Spend the night inside a two-story elephant villa.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

The remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered in this mammoth cave, one of the largest in Asia.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Hidden deep within a Filipino jungle is an incredible waterfall that plunges into a dazzling blue-green pool.

Five miles of underground river link lake to ocean.

An eatery in a shallow river where diners can enjoy their meal mere feet from the base of an artificial waterfall.

A magically clear, blue river that seems to spring from nowhere.

A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

Once home to Komodo dragons, this island dreamscape has a rare combination of white, pink, and black sand beaches.

A sprawling nature preserve harbors the world's only living dragons.

Eat like a bird in a bamboo nest.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

Where an entire elephant skeleton, a snakeskin table runner, and thousands of animal remains become art.

Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.