Places elvenking42 Wants to Go

Largely overlooked, this little fountain on Museum Island is a whimsical tribute to a Prussian king nicknamed the “Fatty Flounder.”

In the premises of Pune Head Post Office stands a curious letterbox topped with the design of a crown.

This futuristic-looking museum was built for the centennial of Japan's most innovative toilet.

Though they look like Hobbit houses, these semi-underground stone structures were built for winemaking.

Press 1 for knock-knock jokes.

This 1930s-era Route 66 Tulsa landmark was moved, restored, and filled with neon.

Perhaps the world's cheapest vending machines.

One of the largest numismatic collections in Europe fell victim to a huge theft.

The head of a legendary creature allegedly killed during colonial times is now on display at a local restaurant.

This Ottoman bridge is a rare covered bridge with shops, and considers itself the only bazaar bridge in the world.

An improbable water gap where the West Walker River, paralleled by a state highway, crosses the Singatse Range between Smith and Mason Valleys.

Stay in a luxury cabin or refurbished Airstream in this former mining camp-turned-retreat.

An iconic designer dunny inspired by Aboriginal fishing baskets.

This cast-iron canine is a beloved icon among the people of Johnstown and ice hockey fans everywhere.

A journey through every aspect of the human body.

These towering cliffs crystalize each winter, forming sheer walls of ice that are open for climbing.

Hike, ski, or snowshoe to a backcountry yurt that serves up gourmet, four-course dinners.

A small museum built by a family that survived the Siege of Sarajevo.

A community-owned museum that celebrates the history of the shipbuilding industry in this part of Nova Scotia.

This museum showcases the lives of Hungarian school children and their vintage toys.

A family-run botanical garden with tropical plants, artsy sculptures, and eccentric buildings.

Although called a funicular by both its owner and the locals this historic railroad is actually a rack and pinion system.

A scientific observatory managed the largest Portuguese astronomy research unit.

This cave at the base of an unusually shaped cliff is said to be inhabited by a mythical forest enchantres from Scandinavian folklore.