This monument is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Zanzibar slave trade.

Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.

After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.

Spanning over 10,000 square miles, this ancient salt pan is one of the largest on the planet.

Road signs in Namibia mark the location of one of the five major circles of latitude.

A rare cluster of alien-like plants grows along a dusty highway.

This "dead marsh" sits among the largest sand dunes in the world, a forest frozen in time.

Far from the shore, this sandy victim of the Skeleton Coast looks like it was plopped in the middle of the desert.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

Inside this 11th-century church, a medieval-style tomb of the World War I hero known as "Lawrence of Arabia."

Only a few walls remain of the last church the Pilgrims used before they sailed to North America.

A 'living museum' in Leiden, the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands.

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.

An accidental trick of light casts the perfect shadow of a pilgrim of the Camino de Santiago against the cathedral wall.

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

A Bohemian "anti-hotel" offers off-kilter stays in Sri Lanka.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.