Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.

This collection of reclaimed landmines acts as both an exhibition of their deadly history and as a shelter for children affected by them.

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

The capital of Cambodia is named after the hill on which this ancient temple complex stands.

5,000 skulls in memorial to those killed by the Khmer Rouge.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

The remains of a 12th-century chapter house in Golden Gate Park.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A Buddhist retreat built on more than 100 acres of California Redwood forest.

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

In the middle of one of South America's most historic walled cities lies a bar with an enormous collection of Soviet memorabilia.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

Perched atop the highest hill in Cartagena, this 17th-century convent offers spectacular views of the city.

A treasure trove of pathological, forensic, parasitological, and anatomical specimens.

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

This museum has a most unusual location: inside a giant, three-headed elephant.

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

An enormous Buddha peers through a gap in its ruined chamber.

An eerie abandoned gentlemen's club built for British officials during the colonial era.

A precariously perched golden rock defies gravity and brings pilgrims from across Myanmar.

One of the last free public hot springs is decorated with hippie art.