This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

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 triumphal arch is the only fully standing structure that remains from Roman-era Oea.

A beautiful oasis town dating back to the Roman period still serves as reprieve from the brutal summer sun in Libya.

This small group of sand dunes manages to pack in a strange rainbow of colors.

The “Thumb” of Mauritius provides a 360 degree view of the entire country.

At the foot of an active volcano sits a church miraculously spared by its lava.

At the center of an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean is a deep chasm ringed by tall waterfalls.

This picturesque island graveyard is the final resting place of dozens of notorious pirates.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

The runoff from these fiery cliffs sends red water flowing into the sea.

Fabulous formations, weird and wonderful wildlife.

This ornate mosque is said to hold the remains of Muhammad's granddaughter beneath its dome of pure gold.

Ruins of the Crusaders' headquarters.

The Syrian headquarters of alleged hashish-smoking assassins.

One of the oldest and largest castles in the world.

Mysterious lost empire of the Silk Road.

A rehabilitation center for confiscated, orphaned, and abandoned chimpanzees.