The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

Something's watching you.

The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

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

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

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

This Venice bookstore has resigned itself to constant flooding by keeping its books in bathtubs and boats.

A meditative walk up 353 stairs leads to a majestic white Buddha overlooking Pai.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

Bizarre dirt trail winds a narrow path above the tree line.

A white Buddhist temple with a golden restroom.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

Roman ruins, natural methane fires and a lovely beach.