Hiding in plain sight near Kathmandu’s government center is a giant mandala that has become a locus for political protest.

This Kathmandu museum, built in an Austrian modernist style, looks like a set from Star Wars.

This conservation area filled with colorful birds is the last community forest within the city of Kathmandu.

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

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

This tranquil park with a spiral viewing tower is an off-the-beaten-path area where renowned people have planted a small grove of trees.

A former reservoir that was only recently discovered after more than 60 years of disuse.

A dinosaur-laden walking trail outside Singapore's Changi Airport.

Rainbow shutters decorate this former police station.

This family-owned pottery shop is home to the last operational dragon kiln in Singapore.

A disused quarry turned lake in the middle of a residential district.

The busy transport hub is home to the tallest airport slide in the world.

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.

Terrapins of all colors and shapes are quick to bring fascination (and possibly long life) at this museum.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

It's believed that this small church was connected to the Hagia Sophia via a secret tunnel.

The only Roman honorific column in Istanbul.

Have tea in a cemetery with a dazzling view of Istanbul.

This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.