Places alexandregiess Wants to Go

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

The U.S. Navy's last diesel-electric submarine rests half-submerged in the middle of Portland.

The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.

This aromatherapy shop and mini-museum cofounded by the Sigur Rós frontman documents Icelandic history through scents.

This monument to one of the largest science fiction games of all time bears the names of hundreds of thousands of players.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.

This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.

This large copper bolt represents the benchmark for measuring sea levels in most of Europe.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.

A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.

Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

This museum inside Amsterdam's largest cemetery explores how people deal with death.

This subterranean studio is filled with fascinating kinetic art.

Famed for its pie, this eatery has a hidden tunnel that allowed Catholics to secretly walk to church during the Reformation.

This pirate-broadcasting-tower-turned-restaurant played a rebellious role in the history of Dutch television.

An overgrown and largely forgotten cemetery lies hidden within the outskirts of Amsterdam.