Places hellogigi Wants to Go

Ha Long Bay's "Cave of Surprises" houses a popular phallic rock formation.

An extravagant monument to an extravagantly unpopular Emperor.

Many generations of travelers have passed through the steep, smooth walls of this canyon.

A breathtaking 19th-century trail overlooks Lake Tahoe.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.

Executed at age 19, this Vietnamese schoolgirl is now a national hero and symbol of revolutionary spirit.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

A desert in southeast Asia, complete with a beautiful lake covered in lotus flowers.

These crumbling towers are some of the last remnants of a centuries-old Vietnamese culture.

A Surreal flight of architectural fancy in Vietnam's Central Highlands.

This Vietnamese bar doubles as a multistory labyrinth.

Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

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

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

This hidden gem is bathed in beautiful natural light.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

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

This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.

While not Turkey's deepest underground city, this subterranean redoubt is the largest.

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.

An abused and forgotten metropolis, abandoned for centuries.