Places apriline13 Wants to Go

A museum now occupies the mansion in Samoa where the prolific Scottish writer chose to spend the last years of his life.

This Australian beach is composed of tiny shells.

Living fossils in this remote Australian bay provide a glimpse of what Earth may have looked like 3.5 billion years ago.

A site of natural wonder and flying coconuts in Samoa.

A tiny, remote island packed with wonders both natural and geeky.

A massive concentration of algae is responsible for this lake's pink hue.

A micronation of epic proportions.

Ships still use this historic lighthouse to navigate dangerous, island waters.

An abandoned marine theme park has created a difficult experiment in dolphin rewilding.

This work of public art symbolizes the maritime history and the modern creative industry in Fremantle.

The final resting place of this rock icon has become a pilgrimage site for AC/DC fans.

This public work of art outside of Perth depicts a dog walker and several mischievous canine companions.

A tribute to those who fled the Great Famine and relocated to Australia.

The Nostalgia Box is a celebration of video games and the people that made them happen. The museum contains more than 100 consoles, representing the evolution—and sometimes revolution—that occurred from the 1970s through to modern times.

This poignant site pays tribute to one of Australia’s greatest actors.

Hundreds of people walk past this palm tree every day without spotting its secret.

A super-sized wheelbarrow that sits at the roadside.

This antique store and museum features unusual items from all corners of the world.

Thousands of lawn gnomes have infested this Australian roundabout.

One of Australia's largest collections of preserved animals is on display in a historic theater.

This bronze memorial pays tribute to a local dog.

This 86,000-square-foot artwork is the largest mural in the world to cover a dam.

An engineering masterpiece, or “Scheme of Madness?”

A surprisingly large and sturdy ruin on the outskirts of a remote village.