Places flblom Wants to Go

Climbing this abandoned railway leads to breathtaking vistas of O‘ahu.

These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.

A tunnel of hardened lava along Maui’s famous Road to Hana.

A tribute to a Hollywood icon far from Tinseltown.

A larger-than-life house of cards stands outside the house of a former fashion designer.

This historic castle was already in ruins by the 13th century.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

This medieval castle was reconstructed by Carlo Scarpa.

Where royalty waits in the height of luxury.

Though it won't take you far, the wood train housed at this station is the last of its kind in Japan.

A lovely park home with a few interesting guests.

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

Drink and learn at this striking ode to coffee culture and history.

A serene mountaintop temple complex featuring one big, bronze Buddha.

Dead weights honor the dead of Portugal's fishing industry.

Features unique photographic collections by women of the American West and historical attractions such as a two-story outhouse.

Many miles south of Loch Ness, a similarly-named sea monster stands at the center of a roundabout.

This massive statue of John Muir on the side of a California highway was carved from a redwood tree.

This shop filled with oddities and knick-knacks is named for a 19th-century charlatan.

This unique rock formation has become a popular walking trail.

Local lore says the devil built this beautiful medieval bridge to help a fleeing bandit.

An abandoned mine now resembles a post-apocalyptic landscape of derelict buildings and blood-red pools of water.

Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.

A prison tower–like edifice honoring a beloved local benefactor.