Places graemelovell Wants to Go

Grab a cuppa at England's first and only domestic tea plantation.

A cruise ship retraces the the route of the doomed RMS Titanic, 100 years later.

Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

A strange tribute to all the fallen souls of war.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

A restaurant modeled after feudal Japan, where the waitstaff are trained as ninjas.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

Hanging over one of Japan’s “hidden valleys,” these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This wild game of "football" between two sections of an English town has been staged every year for countless centuries.

The legend of a monkey that was hanged as a spy has inspired not only a football team name, but a successful mayoral campaign.

A rotating bridge that carries a little canal over a larger one.

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?

Several land speed world records were shattered at this Welsh beach.

Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.