Places chrisferry Wants to Go

This Ibiza botanical garden showcases some wild machines that run on plants, literally.

An unexpected homage to 90s celebrities hidden in a corner of Ibiza.

The largest and best preserved necropolis in the Western Mediterranean.

A mosaic tribute to a hitchhiking cat turned national celebrity.

An Ice Age rock grotto autographed by royalty.

One of the world's few mounted blue whales, its jaws are hinged open allowing visitors to descend into a lounge.

Exploring crime and punishment in feudal and pre-modern Japan.

A hole-in-the-wall antiquities museum in one of Tokyo's most popular megamalls.

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

This lesser-visited gallery in a corner of the Tokyo National Museum complex is an architectural beauty dedicated to the ancient treasures of Hōryū-ji.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.

These eight mummies are the best-preserved human remains ever discovered in North America.

Thousands of letters to Santa get delivered to this mailbox in Greenland.

Greenland's first shopping mall also hosts the country's government.

Manatees congregate around a power plant's discharge canal where the water is especially warm.

The snowbirds here are circus sideshow performers.

The history of the traveling carnival is remembered by this sprawling collection of vintage wagons, games, and rides.

Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.

These former theme park figures have a new lease on life outside a water plant-turned-restaurant.