The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

Azerbaijani ghost town, decaying after a war left it an armed forces buffer zone.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.

A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.

A quirky house created entirely out of glass bottles combines a collector's spirit with an artist's flair.

This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

The shipyards along the outskirts of the Bangladesh capital are a flurry dangerous boat breaking and rebuilding.

A tiny mosque decorated with mosaics using an early form of recycling.

Hidden under the thick tropical vegetation of a cemetery is the tomb of Columbo Sahib.

The fight to make Bengali an official language started in this stunning university hall.

This historic textile city was abandoned after being ravaged by fire.

One of the longest natural sand beaches in the world.

Ancient and modern architecture are joined in Louis Kahn's monument to democracy.

A beautiful stretch of Bangladeshi river known for its high quality sand is possibly more remarkable for its color changing water.

Where giant ships go to die.

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

The nation’s first institution dedicated to the conservation of Bhutanese textiles.

An 18th-century Nepali-style chorten built to subdue demons and evil spirits.

This Bhutanese site is one of eight sacred locales established by a revered 14th-century Buddhist master.

This 17th-century Bhutanese monastery is ensconced in Buddhist legend.

Legend has it a sacred treasure hidden by an ancient guru was revealed with a burning butter lamp from these waters.

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.