This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

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.

North America's first frozen mummified remains of an ice age steppe bison, the 36,000 year-old mummy named "Blue Babe."

A hulking remnant of Alaska's industrial gold mining boom in the 1920s.

This gravelly, dangerous highway is the only road in the United States that leads to the Arctic Ocean.

This super-sized statue is the only public memorial to the deal that ended America's neutrality during World War II.

A morbid gateway to an Alaska town prides itself on the hunting history it represents.

The sculpture's largest spire points directly toward the North Star.

Mind-blowing carvings and fantasy ice scenes grace the largest year-round ice environment in the world.

This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers.