Places Deirdreod Wants to Go

This black sand beach was crafted from volcanic explosions including the historic Minoan eruption.

Constructed during the 1960s, this bridge is still the highest in Italy.

Hidden by the roadside in the Iya Valley, this gem brings together folk monsters and the region's unique geography.

A mountain cave is the site of archaeological findings and Paleolithic rock art.

A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds restored to their ancient glory.

This mysterious chalk figure of a horse has been recreated and restored for more than a century.

A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.

An abandoned village, frozen in time by the threat of a landslide.

A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

In this medieval fish bowl, the carp weren't pets.

It is against the law to obstruct the view from the top of this English burial mound.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

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

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Some believe that this ancient mural depicts technology far ahead of its time, but in reality it's nothing quite out of place.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.