Places amandajane Wants to Go

A synth musician's paradise at the heart of a community responsible for the soundtrack to 'Stranger Things.'

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

A former electrical substation is now home to an eccentric junk art masterpiece.

This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.

A view-altering observatory at the University of Texas.

This eclectic, mosaic-clad home includes a bamboo ping-pong loft and a "Whispermaphones" intercom.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

Giant disc-shaped gate took 20 men to close off this city in Madagascar.

This underwater cave in Madagascar is home to what is thought to be the country's largest fossil graveyard.

See hundreds of herons and egrets in the heart of the city in this dreamy hidden park.

The runoff from these fiery cliffs sends red water flowing into the sea.

Fabulous formations, weird and wonderful wildlife.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

Did Gustav Eiffel design this enigmatic metal building?

Road signs in Namibia mark the location of one of the five major circles of latitude.