Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

Self-mutilation in the name of beauty.

Five miles of underground river link lake to ocean.

Though the name might suggest otherwise, this is an American cemetery.

A gigantic, symbolic artwork covers the side of the building.

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

Located in a veterinary school, this macabre exhibit displays the effects of animal diseases.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

An extravagant 18th-century fountain built with bits of broken ceramic.

The burial place of some of Mexico's most prominent residents is full of macabre stories and hidden masonic symbols.

These biodiverse university gardens form a green oasis amid the urban chaos of Mexico City.

At a museum of everyday objects, it is the act of collecting that is really on display.

Where layer cakes tower above one’s head and there is never a shortage of icing.

Explore the atmospheric ruins of an abandoned convent in the dense forests of Mexico's first national park.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

A historical convent known for taking in bad luck babies left on its doorstep is now an upscale shopping center.

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

A so-called Singapore junk store that is closer to a historical restoration center.

Singapore's last surviving traditional village is hidden among giant skyscrapers and modern infrastructure.

This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.