Sacred waters rescued from the wrath of a volcano.

This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

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.

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.

This dangerous-looking suspension bridge may have been too unstable to remain open.

A phallic shrine to a princess goddess in Krabi, Thailand.

Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

The world's largest impact crater is mainly eroded but still remembers the planet's violent history.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Largest cave system in Africa.

Mined to a depth of 240 meters with a perimeter of about 1.6 km, the largest hand-dug excavation in the world.

Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.

The tallest residential building in Africa is an unsettling Brutalist monolith.

Caves that can't seem to quit producing the remains of prehistoric humans.