San Francisco, California
The Pirate Supply Store at 826 Valencia
An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
San Francisco, California
An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass.
Iceland
Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.
Supai, Arizona
This secluded aqua waterfall in the Grand Canyon is the perfect swimming hole, and the Havasupai tribe's fiercely protected natural wonder.
Saturnia, Italy
Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Mono County, California
Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.
Mitchell, Oregon
Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.
Berlin, Germany
This futuristic German spa allows visitors to float in a pool of salt water while zoning out to underwater techno.
Forsand, Norway
This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.
Hinatuan, Philippines
A magically clear, blue river that seems to spring from nowhere.
Chiusdino, Italy
This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.
Panguipulli, Chile
This odd Chilean waterfall-cano hotel must be entered via a rope bridge.
Kane, Utah
This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Fethiye, Turkey
These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.
Laguna Beach, California
This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.
Laem Sak, Thailand
This floating cinema brings new meaning to the phrase "going out" to the movies.
Los Angeles, California
A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.
Big Major Cay, Bahamas
In paradise, feral pigs have claimed an island all to themselves.
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Sleep snuggled in a sphere suspended atop the forest canopy of Vancouver Island.
Wimberley, Texas
A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.
Green River, Utah
Bizarre lunar-like landscape with thousands of large stone "hoodoos."
Carlsbad, New Mexico
The second-largest cave chamber in the world was discovered in 1898 by a 16-year-old and a friend known as "Pothead."
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.