Places andyhartsmith Wants to Go

A Viking man's tribute to his brother stands in Gävle's oldest church.

Sail in for a ’dam good slice.

A creepy statue of a hooded ghost hauls itself up from the water in a historic Lithuanian city.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

She become one of the first women to serve in the United States military by secretly dressing like a man.

Finally, you don't have to be a pious Swedish seaman to relax like one.

Puerto Rico's oldest rum producer started its 140-year-old business with "a little barrel."

A monument to the 70s rock icon stands on the road into this small Scottish town.

The hidden lair of an alchemist rediscovered in a 2002 flood.

Often mistaken for an office building, inside this venue is an amazing collection of Native Alaskan art.

This sweet Southern elixir comes from what may be the oldest grape vine in North America.

A gorgeous gilded tower houses what may be the world's largest collection of gin.

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

A 19th-century mansion houses the largest collection of gin in the European Union.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.

This enchanting hill is home to fairy lore and a sinister local mystery.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

Remnants of a forgotten 1920s speakeasy and Prohibition-era murals were discovered in its basement.