Palace of Pomp
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Rub your eyes, pinch yourself or do whatever it takes to believe you're seeing the grandiose Oguzkhan Palace. It's like stepping into a fairy tale, with enough gold trim to make Midas jealous and high-flying flags flapping in the wind. This pad is presidential, so no tours, but snagging a selfie in front will have your friends thinking you've visited a palace on another planet!