Places cristyshepherd Wants to Go

An ancient Incan convent on Lake Titicaca's Island of the Moon.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

A lavish 16th-century mansion filled with spectacular staircases, fantastic frescoes, and gorgeous gardens.

These ruins of a medieval church are full of architectural mysteries.

The only monument to name all of the passengers and crew who died on the RMS Titanic.

One of Sydney's oldest graveyards hides in plain sight behind a hospital.

One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.

These legendary stone steps were once used to haul coffins up the rockface.

Trek through the jungle on a boat and a swinging bridge and you'll be rewarded with these refreshing, if pungent, mineral pools.

Half-hidden by grassy slopes, this striking Spanish colonial fort is now a museum of underwater archaeology.

Home to some of the world’s darkest skies, this project blends ancient Māori culture with world-class astro tourism.

It’s not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music’s library has been described as a “cathedral of books.”

An unusual resting place built into the hill with an amazing view of Lake Como.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

This cafe offers a curated collection of treats and tipples made by monks and nuns.

A spiral staircase connects the limestone cave with Pembroke Castle, birthplace of King Henry VII.

A 17th-century doorway in a small Sabine village is a portal into the mysteries of alchemy.

Hidden in the Santa Ynez Mountains off Highway 154, this tiny restaurant once served as a stagecoach stop.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.

The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

The world's tallest statue of a woman wields the world's tallest sword and is at risk of toppling over.