Places aRedLetterLife Wants to Go

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.

This scenic Icelandic lava flow is named for a pair of Berserkers who were murdered, according to a famous Saga.

This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.

This former quarry is now a vibrant labyrinth of magical in situ sculptures.

The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.

The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

Part ski resort, part modern art space, this lodge brings giant metal spiders and bloody doors to the Austrian Alps.

The legend says that this English rock formation was once a hunter who was turned to stone by annoyed witches.

Underneath the city that invented pilsners are a series of historic tunnels that have been storing beer for centuries.

This hidden natural fountain issues forth a steady supply of supposedly healing water that tastes like rotten eggs.

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

Mysterious meeting place for UFO hunters near Area 51.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

This tumultuous Icelandic lava field looks so alien European researchers want to use it as a stand-in for Mars.

Nestled on the banks of a river in Nuremberg is a small museum that was once home of the city's official executioner.

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

This dramatic sea spire is home to the world's rarest insect and is part of the lost continent of Zealandia.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

Science fiction's grandfather has a fittingly marvelous tomb.

The angel of death appears to weep black tears at this grave marker.

A sculpture of a giant hand reaches for the stars in the middle of the Atacama desert.