Places deichsel Wants to Go

Inside this magnificent 12th-century church is one of the finest carved wagon-roofs in all of England.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This historic complex is home to the oldest Christian grave in Kolkata, India.

A monument to the British doctor who connected mosquitoes to malaria.

This overlooked Japanese Buddhist temple is a respite from the bustle of Kolkata.

Kolkata’s only Portuguese church has a curious link with chickens.

This Jewish bakery, among the last in the region, sells legendary sweets from a century-old storefront.

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

An on-site urban farm and fish pond supply some of the produce for this upscale restaurant.

Derelict airplane bodies serve as both home and income for three Thai families.

Vintage furniture and art share space with all manner of collectibles at this quirky shop in Bangkok.

On stormy days debris from this unfinished and abandoned skyscraper rains down on the Bangkok streets.

This Bangkok high-rise looks like a rudimentary LEGO elephant.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

The darkest building on Earth was built for the snow-white scenery of the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Step into a cartoon at this Seoul café that aims to evoke a two-dimensional scene.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.