Places gertrudeabbring Wants to Go

The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.

A 19th-century relic of timekeeping.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

From atop a hill at the center of Cape Town, a cannon has been signalling the time since 1806.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Many generations ago, it was said that one could find celestial splendor in a lush meadow not far from this very marker according to the lore of the fictional world Kcymaerxthaere.

The haunting beauty of this little-visited wreck makes it a true hidden treasure.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

An artificial cave littered with semi-precious stones waiting to be picked up.

A memorial to the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy.

This arch made out of whale bones is a remnant of South Africa's whaling history.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

The birthplace of the titular coat and related products celebrates its claim to fame with a statue of a coat.

Somewhere there is a giant who can no longer poop, but now travelers can stay inside his anus.

One of the last remaining railway viaducts equipped with a transporter ferry.

A former customs station on the border of Germany and the Netherlands.

A beautiful maze marks where three countries meet.

This small window display is dedicated to the noble carrot.

Dedicated to the unsung history of human waste.

Because sometimes you need to make a batch of frites even when the stores are all closed.

A massive, gleaming sea turtle with a rider atop its shell looks out over the horizon.

Take a leisurely walk through the park to find the seven giant troll sculptures hidden throughout the park.

A collection of weird and wonderful art fills a former houseplant nursery.