This Khmer temple is named after a young woman who sacrificed herself to protect the city from a disastrous deluge.

American bombs, morbid memorabilia, and graphic photographs tell the story of the CIA-led “Secret War” from the Pathet Lao perspective.

This mysterious tower is said to enshrine a dormant seven-headed serpent that once protected Vientiane from destruction.

In the world's most bombed country relative to its size, this incredible organization helps pick up the pieces.

When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.

Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.

More than 200 statues filled with cryptic symbols give this park spot an aura of horror vacui fantasy.

A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

Myanmar's Mount Olympus atop a 2,500-foot volcanic plug.

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

This magnificent white pagoda was constructed to resemble a sacred Buddhist mountain.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.

The largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia supplies gorgeous vistas alongside tea for the surrounding countries.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

A dismembered holy head stares out from her beautiful reliquary at the St. Dominic Basilica.

After the devastating 2011 earthquake, historic Christchurch begins to recover, starting with the pop-up Re:START mall.