Places aRedLetterLife Wants to Go

A haunting memorial to those who lost their lives to the Nazi regime lies hidden in the woods.

A group of tiny bears has occupied various spots across Warsaw's Bemowo district.

According to local folklore, a demon left his handprints on these boulders, which became the prefecture’s namesake.

This larger-than-life lime green gummy bear sits in the middle of a roundabout in Spain.

This statue of a deified “hag” is said to protect children from the common cold and coughing fits.

The northernmost of the 12 surviving feudal castles of Japan is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.

You can stand in three U.S. states at once.

Home to the world's largest collection of nutcrackers.

Sink your spoon into a luscious crema Catalana at this former urban dairy farm.

Listen to Malta’s musical heritage while relaxing in the park.

This prehistoric burial site is where one of Japan’s most iconic ancient idols was found.

A unique public space where the walkway is paved with thousands of porcelain tiles.

The World Heritage-designated site of Japan’s industrial revolution, once mistaken as a den of vampires.

Dunk your churros in rich hot chocolate on the city’s old “Chocolate Street.”

This 400-year-old tree is actually an immigrant from North America.

A museum about rituals, ghosts, and demons from around Asia, set in the middle of the peaceful Jiufen.

One of the world's largest skateboard collections is on display inside a historical mansion.

This cone-shaped bomb shelter, modeled on German design, is a rare WWII relic that never saw use but still looms over the harbor.

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

Celebrating the famous Nebuta festival of Aomori and showcasing its huge papier-mâché floats.

The famous springs of this small town still flow outside this historic building.

A bold and controversial statue of a Christmas icon, blending adult undertones with playful humor, stands year-round in a traffic circle.

A long-forgotten homage to an eldritch, sassy spider yōkai that was once worshipped here as a god.

Alongside its 16th- and 17th-century architecture and interiors, this mansion houses an Ancient Roman ring that some believe may have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien.