Ferdinand Magellan dubbed the world's largest water village the "Venice of the East."

A symbol of Islam in oil-rich Brunei.

This monument marks where the exact middle of the world used to be.

Explore a uniquely pristine Borneo forest, now protected by former headhunters turned tour guides.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

These gnarly desert trees produce the prized aromatic resin traded along the ancient incense trail.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

Groups of prehistoric tombs that dot the mountains of northern Oman.

One of the largest sand dunes in the world is nicknamed the "Scary Mountain" due to its steep slope and sharp incline.

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

The oldest surviving mosque in the UAE has mysterious origins and unusual architecture.

This mysterious abandoned fort looks like something pulled right from Arabian legend.

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

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

A unique configuration of blown glass can be found inside this hotel lobby.

These otherworldly formations were shaped over millions of years by the forces of nature.

The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.

Planned as the world’s first zero-carbon city, it had lofty ideals—but is only 5 percent completed and aiming for 50 percent carbon-neutral.