The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

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

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

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

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

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

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

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

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

A slightly surreal menagerie of structures that were lovingly spared from demolition and reconstructed in a field.

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

A grand imperial capital left to fall into magnificent ruin.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

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.

The handiwork of a underdog clockmaker who solved an impossible problem for an Empire, and forever revolutionized seafaring.

Charnel house at the foot of Mount Sinai.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.