The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.

A gray market run by Burmese Indians offers a portal to a forgotten period in history.

An island in the middle of a lake, in the middle of a volcano, in the middle of a bigger lake, in the middle of a bigger island, in an archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean.

The most playful of the life-sized statues that make up Singapore's "People of the River."

The first Catholic church in Singapore is a Neo-Gothic colossus with a rich architectural history.

A historical convent known for taking in bad luck babies left on its doorstep is now an upscale shopping center.

This Singaporean food-court stall was home to the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal.

Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.

Across this single-file rope bridge is what has been claimed to be the edge of continental Asia.

An undeciphered text is inscribed on a mysterious stone slab.

This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.

Frozen in Norway, vended in Singapore.

The largest monastery in Singapore is home to a crematorium, a college, and one of Asia’s largest indoor Buddha statues.

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.

This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

This unique museum doesn't shy away from highlighting Qatar's role in the history of slavery.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

Dedicated to a brave pooch who fought a tiger to save a young child.

A small museum built by a family that survived the Siege of Sarajevo.

The place where World War I began.

This historic cemetery was inaccessible for several years due to dozens of land mines.

This ironic war memorial thumbs its nose at a campaign of inedible humanitarian aid food products.