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

A massive fallen water tank bombed by the Tamil Tigers in the final stages of the long Sri Lankan Civil War.

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

Over the dunes of the Empty Quarter, the mysterious music of the desert.

"Would you like your sangria in an IV bag, or straight-up?"

Postal archives over 150 years old offer a window into Singapore's culture and tradition.

Singapore's last surviving traditional village is hidden among giant skyscrapers and modern infrastructure.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

This frog-themed restaurant was frequented by Picasso, Saint-Exupéry, and more.

A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.

This plaque tells the story of an event that took place in an imagined parallel universe.

Once called Winthrop Park in 1889, home to a decidedly sexy tribute to the Monitor vs. Merrimac battle.

Artworks by loners, prisoners and the criminally insane.

This secret Swiss fortress is disguised as a harmless pink house, complete with fake windows.

Small Island off the coast of Greenland.

Enormous array of antennae fill a desert valley.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

The university library shaped like a giant piece of Swiss cheese.

Bouncing, delightful, mechanical art at the MIT Museum.

These passages carved from the Antarctic ice hold strange shrines to the harsh southernmost climes.

The Guardian of Tallinn.