A bibliophile's heaven that contains hundreds of bookstores, offering over a third of secondhand books for sale in Tokyo.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

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.

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

A Turkish ghost town abandoned in a population exchange with Greece.

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

Step into a cartoon at this Seoul café that aims to evoke a two-dimensional scene.

Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.

This former coal mine has been turned into a sprawling modern art complex.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

This huge metal monument is slowly being stripped to its concrete skeleton.

The remains of a sunken military ship wreck visible through clear water.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

This historic hydroelectric power plant in Japan has been preserved and is open to the public.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.