A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

A beautiful mountaintop mausoleum devoted to a Montenegrin icon can't seem to make everyone happy.

This World War I fortress is the perfect place to catch a Montenegrin sunset.

Take a sea tractor to the Art Deco hotel on the island that inspired Agatha Christie.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

The oldest olive tree in Greece has been bearing fruit for at least 2,000 years.

One of the most historic cemeteries in Quito is an eclectic mix of architectural styles and famous tombs.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

An exotic jungle hideaway run entirely by indigenous Kichwa women.

This Ecuadorian cemetery is home to a jaw-dropping topiary wonderland.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

Submerged trees jut ghost-like out of an idyllic turquoise mountain lake.

On the shores of Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul Lake, a family cooks a feast that tells the sad tale of a people's exile.

Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.

An outstanding piece of retro Sci-Fi architecture built into a sacred mountain.

A pocket of jungle amidst urban expansion in Panama.

A mysterious dark-skinned Christ statue has been this town's religious center for centuries.

A no-frills, DIY nature preserve manned by a U.S. expat who has dedicated his life to turtle conservation.

A huge, bustling local market in Panama City.