Places alessandralee Wants to Go

Colorado's only true geyser is hidden within the San Juan National Forest.

These decaying bridges 1,000 feet high are a reminder of the skill it took to cross the Colorado Rockies by rail.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

A cliff-hanging restaurant.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

Take a hike to this remote, scenic tea stop in the Canadian Rockies.

A cablecar-station-turned-revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of the Swiss skyline.

This breathtaking island on Rwanda’s Lake Kivu is a haven for thousands of fruit bats.

Amidst political unrest, this Roman Catholic Cathedral has helped organize peace talks.

This mosque is an enduring symbol of Central African Republic's rich Muslim heritage.

Seven streams tumble over a cliff, resulting in this dazzling waterfall in the Nigerian rainforest.

The waters of these secluded falls are said to have healing powers.

More than 1,000 stone figures were discovered in a small Nigerian town, where they had been sitting for centuries.

Ado Awaye Mountain and the unique lake that sits near its peak are shrouded in ancient legends.

A private selection of curiosities, carefully curated by a young Brighton local.

This gorgeous space is England's largest independent library outside of London.

A spooky juxtaposition of caves and graves gives this legend-filled cemetery a particularly haunting vibe.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

A hill carving of the legendary dragon that terrorized the village of Bures in the Middle Ages.

It is still illegal to "quarrel" at this unlikely urban oasis built on top of an electrical substation.

Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

A mysterious bridge over a sunken Roman road.

This two-towered gateway is all that remains of the unluckiest pier in the world.