Places Added by Amber Snider

Blue-green pools and smooth stones comprise one of Spain’s most idyllic hidden wonders.

This roadside attraction in the woods of Mississippi is a scalable replica of the Holy Lands during biblical times.

A palace-fortress ruin in Indonesia complete with legends of two magical tigers, eight bathing angels, and a wish-granting cannon.

This curious fresh and salt water lake holds a secret that draws in deep divers from around the world.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

Ethereal alien hums and haunting whale songs emitting from...a giant sheet of vibrating metal?

A meditative walk up 353 stairs leads to a majestic white Buddha overlooking Pai.

This serene bamboo walkway allows Buddhist monks from remote temples access to the nearby village.

Home to some of the world’s darkest skies, this project blends ancient Māori culture with world-class astro tourism.

An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.

The first museum in the United States dedicated entirely to posters.

North Africa's first museum of its kind preserves the culture of Moroccan women and their artistic achievements. 

A delightful architectural wonder awaits on a lake island in Kuala Lumpur’s oldest park.

This tiny home was originally a narrow alleyway.

A working ranch doubles as a sustainable hub for world-renowned classical music and large-scale sculptures.

Found down a long dirt road, a sacred Mexican cenote and 18th-century hacienda remain hidden.

A series of playful yellow penguins share a serious message about the environment.

A formerly derelict railway workshop is home to a new world-class contemporary art museum in Central Mexico.

This ornate church designed by a self-taught architect is an eclectic masterpiece in the heart of Central Mexico.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

Known as the "Finger of God," a dramatic rock formation resembles a divine hand extending towards the heavens.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

A historic hotel library in Indiana hides more than a few secrets on its shelves.

In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.