Places asdonkar Wants to Go

Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.

A nesting ground for four of the world’s seven marine turtle species, most of which are endangered.

Incredible rock formations jut from the southern end of this spectacular stingray-viewing spot.

These abandoned vessels are destined to be reclaimed by the forest.

A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.

The largest known open fault in the United States is basically a giant natural refrigerator.

Its collection contains relics from the devastating disaster that set the town ablaze.

One of Detroit’s oldest blues clubs stands in defiance of the passage of time and the city’s shifting fortunes.

This cutting edge museum details the history of skiing, from its ancient origins to its status as a sport.

Fast food feels like fine dining at this award-winning modern Georgian building.

A former fortified tower now houses a collection of classic communications equipment.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

Finland's northernmost zoo is home to the country's only polar bears.

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.

A rare octagonal brick beacon on an isolated island in the Baltic.

The grandest stage for the world's foremost masters of invisible instruments.

These Finnish rapids have been attracting tourists for over a hundred years and are now released with the push of a button.

Roughly 17 million letters to Santa have found their way to this Arctic Circle post office.

This disused church, left to the elements of the Arctic Circle's forests is open for exploration.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

A beautiful Arctic museum and nature center preserves the culture of the Sámi people.

Villas that once served as playgrounds for the rich now fall away in decay.

A lovingly curated curio shop in which the taxidermy wear newspaper party hats, and peanut shells are spread across every surface.