Places flblom Wants to Go

A majestic hotel for dreamers rises from the center of a fairytale wood.

This crumbling Portuguese ruin overlooks the populace it once ruled.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

This gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.

Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

This species of wild goat stars in witchy legends and frolics among the park's eerie rock formations.

An exact replica of a colossal Olmec head sits atop a pyramid within a Madrid traffic circle.

Madrid's last horchata kiosk is a blue-and-white beacon of refreshment.

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

This eatery re-creates dishes from the Ottoman Empire so you can dine like a sultan.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

An outdoor urban gallery of large-scale artworks by the world's most influential street artists.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

North Africa's first museum of its kind preserves the culture of Moroccan women and their artistic achievements. 

The former home of Dutch anthropologist Bert Flint now houses a collection of Berber art and artifacts.