Places dearestcatherine Wants to Go

One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.

This former small town was destroyed not by the motor oil it sprayed the ground with but by the toxic waste that was added.

While exploring the desert, you can stop by the home of a fictional heretic from a parallel universe.

This historic Civil War church has survived over a century of racial turmoil but still stands as a reminder of the town's roots.

A 4,500-year-old forest is slowly being revealed from beneath the sands of a Welsh beach.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

A marvel of technology a century ago, this disused power station now offers a lovely glimpse into the industrial design of the past.

This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels.

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.

The language and heritage of a nearly forgotten culture can still be explored in this Southern enclave.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.

The remains of a town so thoroughly destroyed by French forces that the citizens simply left.

This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.

A special shop catering to the needs of things that go bump in the night, and also helps kids become writers.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

A pagan tradition of draping trees with rags eerily lives on.

This angular Dwarven tunnel cuts through a mountainside in Glacier National Park.

A mythical garden that once grew the golden apples of wisdom is said to have existed in this ancient Moroccan city.

This abandoned Croatian stronghold never saw a great deal of conflict but it is still a beloved relic nonetheless.

An abandoned cyanide mill is now a haunting magnet for graffiti and illegal parties.

This open air cathedral invites all faiths to worship under the only roof big enough to fit them all: the sky.

Once America's longest-manned military fort, now an abandoned hulk.

This once-grand marvel of engineering is now 41 miles of scenic hiking trail.

This Prague museum collects brutalist relics and memories from the country's former Soviet rule.