Places cptnxanarchy Wants to Go

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

Chefs from Tibet's Kham region offer steaming meat pies and noodle soups in this nook behind a jewelry store.

This upscale restaurant specializing in Michoacán cuisine serves sauces tied to important life events.

An old curiosity shop holds on to a centuries-old tradition of manually-distilled rose water.

Abandoned since 1998, this train station has become an oasis for urban explorers.

This gorgeous stretch of coastline is home to beautiful views and centuries-old rock art.

This unassuming city park is home to three different types of Native American mounds.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This picturesque Victorian ghost town was once a thriving mill community.

An abandoned football stadium with a tragic past.

Some of Arizona's best spit-roasted tacos al pastor can be found here.

More than 2,000 species of tropical plants call this nature preserve and sanctuary home.

Come for the waffles, stay for more waffles.

A three-table eatery sits inside the home-kitchen of a seafood virtuoso in Bangkok's Chinatown.

This anthropological museum offers a glimpse into the lives of the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon River Basin.

These ancient giraffes are the largest known animal petroglyphs in the world.

The best place to encounter plants and animals that can only be found in New Caledonia.

Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.

Abandoned ships along a deserted beach feel like the set of a post-apocalyptic thriller.

The ominously named cave is home to some remarkable ancient art.

Behind a grungy bodega facade, a Poblano family serves rich, home-cooked meals.

This mom-and-pop Japanese sweets shop has been serving cloud-light mochi for almost a century.

This medieval castle was home to a known tyrant and features several hidden passages.

Once the foundation for a mansion, these ruins now offer amazing panoramic coastal views.