Places coffeeandmaps Wants to Go

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

One of Amsterdam's narrowest houses is located right across the canal from its widest.

This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).

With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

These sweets make convincing mimics of everything from fish balls to eggs to koi ponds.

In Phetchaburi, Thailand, a roadside vendor cooks his fare with 1,000 mirrors and the power of the sun.

These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.

These sea cliffs are an epic natural wonder.

Melbourne's favorite bronze dog.

Olive’s garden serves up a seemingly endless helping of outback delights.

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

A whimsical menagerie of creatures carved into a 300-year-old tree trunk.

Giant fruit signaling the entrance to a tropical paradise.

Australia's largest collection of rare and bizarre insects.

It's said to be one of the most significant collections of contemporary Chinese art in the world.

No one seems to know who suffered the disappointment at this particular place.

Home of the world's largest crocodile.

Popular tourist destination now stands as a memorial to Sam the koala.