Places elvenking42 Wants to Go

These cascading falls resonate throughout the Bulgarian forest.

One of the biggest Buddhist stupas in Europe, hidden from most locals.

At 22 feet tall, these Bronze Age monoliths are some of the tallest standing stones in the United Kingdom.

This Native American settlement dates back to the Pueblo II period.

Thousands of pieces of art have been carved into the rock at the site of an ancient volcanic eruption.

An oversized Van Gogh reproduction is one of three massive sunflower paintings across the globe.

This sculpture was made in 1973 for the city's 300th-anniversary celebrations and was largely considered an eyesore at the time.

An active seahorse farm is currently saving Tasmania's handfish from extinction.

This set of hot springs also comes with fantastic views.

A faceless folk hero and his legacy of comfortable, expertly-crafted chairs lives on in a small Tasmanian town.

Tall columns of volcanic basalt make up this improbable-seeming rock formation.

In one of the hottest parts of the Mojave Desert, shallow bedrock forces the typically dry Mojave River to the surface in this canyon, providing a vital oasis for humans and wildlife.

Once luxurious, these oceanfront beach homes have been left to succumb to the elements as the beach is slowly washed away.

Built to hold Gold Rush wealth, this building has withstood the test of time.

The longest cutting on the M62 contains some surprises—though it's best to leave the motorway to appreciate them.

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

A space-age 1950s pavilion on a secluded path is full of Toronto history surprises.

A stunning blue-green lake located in the Terskey Alatau mountain range.

A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.

Walk through the sets of old western films at this small museum in Utah.

These unique volcanic rock formations offer the perfect opportunity to camp and hike.

Limestone outcrop decorated with a large laser engraving of the Buddha.

Decades' worth of lost and forgotten objects make up the collection of this tantalizingly odd little museum.

A hidden slot canyon in the southern Nevada desert makes an unexpected oasis and scenic hike.