Places conordgallagher Wants to Go

Hoax, mistake, or evidence of dinosaurs in human times?

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

The true jewel of Africa's west coast known as "Africa's Last Eden."

The world's first and only natural nuclear reactor.

West Africa's largest fishing port honors its artisanal fishing process.

This tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serves as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade.

This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.

An island made out of shells, including a cemetery.

A tree seems to grow from the ocean floor on this strange strip of sand slowly being overtaken by the sea.

Dakar is home to one of the oldest African art institutions in West Africa.

This abandoned bunker looks out over the Atlantic from its clifftop perch.

This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.

Despite a fraught and controversial history this African island holds a powerful monument to the tragedy of the slave trade.

Over 4,700 miles of trees being planted to hold back the desert.

This deceptively salty lake looks like blushing pink lemonade.

This Nigerian nature reserve is home to the longest canopy walkway in Africa.

The last remaining site of Yoruba worship of the fertility goddess.

Enjoy fresh-baked bread and fish from a repurposed Portuguese fortress.

The forgotten remnants of a land-to-sea cable car that was once unique in the world.

This restored 17th century synagogue is one of the few remaining structures in Morocco’s ruined Jewish quarters.

Hidden behind mountains in Morocco, a remote town hides a thriving surfing community.

Sleepy fishing port not included on many maps.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.