Places elvenking42 Wants to Go

Nepal's unclimbable sacred peak.

This ancient, tranquil shrine is the birthplace of ema prayer boards and the Ushi-no-toki-mairi curse ritual.

The studio and home of one of America’s preeminent mid-century sculptors.

Vintage neon signs illuminate highway history.

The adventurous hike to this Rhinoceros shaped rock takes in rugged coastal views while skirting around a PLA army base.

Crumbled shell of one of the oldest buildings in Virginia.

This cultural center showcases what may be the oldest ongoing community in all of North America.

Visit one, or all six, of the stops on this tour of a North Carolina signature sweet.

St John the Baptist Church in Danbury, Essex, is a wonderful place to explore medieval architecture and artistry, in particular their bench ends, knight effigies, and unique squint.

Visit the natural wonder inspired by an indigenous legend and the quaint town that bears its name.

These tree-filled acres are also filled with history, hiking and a celebration of Appalachian crafts.

This shrine is abandoned, virtually unknown, and dedicated to a Sufi mystic shrouded in mystery.

This historic trading post has been serving the community since 1913.

This no-frills bar in rural Wisconsin has become a haven for thirsty travelers.

The long-lost tomb of an ancient Japanese emperor, complete with a miniature terracotta army.

The historic single-screen movie theater is one of only four cinemas in the world to screen films in VistaVison format.

This train station has no entrances or exits for pedestrians, and exists only to take advantage of the area’s view.

One of Malta’s most important Neolithic sites sits in a suburban area south of the country’s capital.

A brick labyrinth hidden in a church courtyard where anyone can take a quiet, contemplative walk.

Tucked away on the edge of a forest, this tranquil oasis brings a piece of Japan to rural Brandenburg.

A bar dedicated to he Jojo manga franchise, with over 50 original cocktails.

Hundreds of glow-in-the-dark designs bring a Thai temple to life once the sun has set.

Native builders raised these mounds centuries ago, before local families turned one into a cemetery.

When Ghibli came to a Taiwanese village.