Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.

Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

A deserted 20-lane highway runs through Myanmar's empty capital city.

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Home to the world's oldest wooden building.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

A nightmare for the claustrophobic lies hidden in Southeast Asia.

Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

Meant to be a lavish presidential home, the palace became a symbol of the fall of South Vietnam.

This French colonial post office is arguably the grandest in all of Southeast Asia.

Artifacts and memories from the Vietnam war, located in a place that experienced it first hand.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.