Places akiraa1 Wants to Go

These former Cold War launch sites have been preserved for tourists to see where the button might have been pushed.

This colossal reptile celebrates the history of the now-defunct Canadian Turtle Derby.

Part of a secret 1970s nuclear defense program is now open to the public.

Ancient indigenous sculptures steeped in history and shrouded in mystery.

This small enclave plays host to a house, church, and wishing well all composed entirely of recycled glass bottles.

The ruined remains of an early hydroelectric dam.

A marvel of engineering built to prevent annual floods from devastating the city of Winnipeg.

The oldest operating steam locomotive in Canada runs along this heritage railway.

This little town supplies Japan with most of its calligraphy brushes, still made by hand from animal fur.

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.

A mountaintop Buddhist temple with panoramic views of Hiroshima.

A glacial valley filled with silver beech trees in the mountains of Portugal.

The former home of a Portuguese poet, artist, and collector is packed to the brim with art.

Panoramic views from the mountains over a facility built to provide tuberculosis patients with fresh mountain air.

The crumbling ruins of an abandoned 12th-century monastery.

An 11th-century medieval castle cascades over the town of Numão.

This museum is home to one of the biggest collections of printing press technology—plus a river view.

The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

An ancient tomb that still stands in Portugal.

The scorched Lisbon church that survived two earthquakes and a massive fire.

Nicknamed "Karri Knight," this Eucalyptus was planted in 1895 and stands at 72 meters.

This chapel is the site of a yearly pilgrimage that originated during the Middle Ages.

A deer-headed statue that brings together a 12th-century legend and big wave surfing.

One of few vertical lava tubes in the world accessible by foot.