Places etiennebara Wants to Go

This colorful but controversial ceiling has been likened to a 21st-century Sistine Chapel.

A rare surviving Victorian greenhouse designed specifically to house giant water lilies.

This lake’s emerald green waters are a spectacular sight, but it’s not a great place for a swim.

On a river island north of Bangkok, a small bar helped lead a home-brewing rebellion.

A statue of the Soviet leader still stands in a quiet corner of Estonia’s most Russian city.

An abandoned masterpiece of Soviet Brutalist architecture.

Enormous sandstone towers loom within a Czech forest.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

A monk-run winery inside a Buddhist temple celebrates Japan's crown grape varietal.

The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

The artwork mysteriously appeared within an Edinburgh cemetery.

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

Surrounded by a smudge of dark earth, this isolated volcano sits in stark contrast to the surrounding Sahara.

This recessed garden protects thousands of mountain plants by creating its own microclimates.

This misspelled graffiti reappears every time it is removed.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

This underground transport hub doubles as an art gallery.

Dine aboard the historic Ghan train while retracing early explorers' journey through the Outback.

Frozen in Norway, vended in Singapore.

You can walk up Thailand’s naturally non-slip waterfall.