A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

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

This mysteriously shaped boulder may have been used for human sacrifice in ancient times.

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

Buried in the Laos jungle is a sanctuary for bears that would have otherwise been milked to death by poachers.

An ancient jungle temple carved into a rocky overhang of the Dane Soung Plateau.

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

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.

Parts of this sprawling temple complex are deteriorating, but its founder’s body remains intact.

This floating cinema brings new meaning to the phrase "going out" to the movies.

The Thai Army has dug deep trenches along the Thai/Myanmar border to prevent drug smuggling.

An underwater temple submerged for 20 years has resurfaced with an extreme drought.

You'll never meet anyone this passionate about elephant droppings.

On a river island north of Bangkok, a small bar helped lead a home-brewing rebellion.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

A meditative walk up 353 stairs leads to a majestic white Buddha overlooking Pai.

The bank's whimsical shape was inspired by a child’s toy.

Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

Abandoned mini-mansions that were once intended for affluent Bangkok families now sit empty.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.

An on-site urban farm and fish pond supply some of the produce for this upscale restaurant.