This French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to German atrocities during World War II.

The very center of Paris is surrounded by a bevy of strange good luck rituals.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

This 700-year-old Cyprus castle is the birthplace of the world's oldest wine, said to be toasted by Richard the Lionheart at his wedding.

These muddy eruptions are less deadly than actual volcanoes but also more holy.

This extravagant villa built by a Burmese merchant is part pagoda and part European mansion.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

The tower claims to be the world's only pagoda made entirely from Myanmar's lucrative gemstone.

The ruins of this prominent glass factory yield hidden treasures buried among the jungle floor.

Myanmar's Mount Olympus atop a 2,500-foot volcanic plug.

A precariously perched golden rock defies gravity and brings pilgrims from across Myanmar.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

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

A museum in a law office, filled with authentic and counterfeit goods.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

A forest of phallic offerings found in a quiet corner of a hotel car park.

A modern temple with an ancient philosophy.

Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.

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

A licentious look into Singapore's past, full of disorderly bric-a-brac and disreputable characters.

This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.

Former host to the World Elephant Polo Championships.