Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

Buried in the Laos jungle is a sanctuary for bears that would have otherwise been milked to death by poachers.

This Bangkok high-rise looks like a rudimentary LEGO elephant.

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

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

Malaysia's floating mosque.

1800 rooms of single-family residence in Brunei.

A remote lodge nestled among some of the world's best-preserved rainforests.

A well kept and well documented look at the Bruneian Sultan's life and successes.

A symbol of Islam in oil-rich Brunei.

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

Watch butterflies take flight before you fly.

A solid steel plane designed to catch fire over and over again.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.

The largest airborne operation in history was launched to capture this bridge.

This large open-air museum showcases the ordinary lives of the people of the Netherlands and pre-industrial crafts and practices.

This disused VLF radio station is no longer in service but the surrounding town still bears its name.

The world's largest bicycle shelter can hold more than 12,500 two-wheelers.

This may be the world's only drive-through windmill.

While most bridges allow roads to pass over water, this one allows water to pass over a road.