A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

A well kept and well documented look at the Bruneian Sultan's life and successes.

A symbol of Islam in oil-rich Brunei.

Ferdinand Magellan dubbed the world's largest water village the "Venice of the East."

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

A sobering scientific reminder of the human damage caused by the advent of the nuclear age.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

A towering work of stone and philosophy that was constructed using ancient Hindu science.

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.

This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.

Scholar, adventurer, saint, and instigator of the Goa Inquisition.

This bright pink Gandhi memorial was built so that sunshine hits a specific spot on his birthday.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.