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

Every summer, the Mendenhall River greenbelt comes alive with an explosion of magenta flowers.

The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs.

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

A mysterious phallic rock on the grounds of a Buddhist monastery.

A collection of old steam and diesel locomotives sitting in a fenced-off garden.

A beloved tribute to the Fab Four and the freedoms they inspired.

Dinosaur eggs were first discovered at these fiery red cliffs.

The oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia has survived centuries of invasions, political shifts, and religious purges.

The grassy landscape is home to the world's last truly wild horses.

Some of the smallest works of art in existence.

Nine centuries-old fortresses guard the walls of this medieval Romanian city.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

This colorful palace is an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the Buriganga riverfront.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.

A stone marker and sculpture in the city of Riga stake a claim for the very first community Christmas tree.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.