Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Church organ in the Philippines constructed out of bamboo.

The ruins on a deserted tropical island in the Philippines bear the scars of WWII.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

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

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

Located in Nairobi National Park, this animal orphanage is the oldest of its kind in Kenya.

Just outside of Nairobi lies a large estate surrounded by endangered Rothschild giraffes, who have been fed from the window by Mick Jagger and Walter Cronkite.

This volcano in the Philippines is believed to have miraculous healing powers.

This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.

This temple to the sturm and drang of Richard Wagner contains a dragon's cave and reptile zoo full of living "dragons."