The ancient mosaics here are considered among the finest in the world, and serve as a stunning record of Greco-Roman daily life.

An ancient necropolis of magnificent tombs.

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

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

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

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

A Bohemian "anti-hotel" offers off-kilter stays in Sri Lanka.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

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

An annual two-week festival near the city of Riyadh when Saudis let their hair down.

An interactive exhibition space dedicated to the kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely.

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.

An unassuming music museum recounts the rags to riches story of a dramatic Portuguese genre.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.