This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

A tongue-in-cheek arcade where the games are based on everyday life.

On October 17, 1814, a 15-ft. wave of beer ran rampant through the streets of London.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

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

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

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

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.

A lush terraced garden full of thousands of colorful roses and mystical art.

The largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia supplies gorgeous vistas alongside tea for the surrounding countries.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

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

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

One of the world's tallest flagpoles.

Hang out with thousands of butterflies in one of the world's largest such enclosures.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

Self-mutilation in the name of beauty.

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

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

Buddhist university that allows English-language speakers the opportunity to study with monks in Thailand.

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