This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

This dangerous-looking suspension bridge may have been too unstable to remain open.

This statue of an eagle taking flight welcomes visitors to Langkawi.

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.

An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.

One of the world's tallest flagpoles.

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.

Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

Acres of salt crystal pyramids dry in the sun along Thailand's "salt road."

Six times a day a train runs right through the middle of this Thai street market, sending vendors scrambling.

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

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

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.

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

This midcentury chapel is a bold architectural statement and a symbol of Indiana's Lutheran heritage.

Gargantuan home of Russian science.

The gorgeous entrances into the city's underbelly look more like grand halls than subway stops.