Places hymeneinstein Wants to Go

This village in the northeast of France is packed with book shops.

The imposing structure was originally established in 1580 as a military stronghold.

An otherwise typical Beitou alley is home to statues of Chiang Kai-shek and his son.

This store may be part of a well-known chain, but it stands out due to the tree growing through the middle of it.

The largest ongoing mosaic project in Europe.

The oldest Egyptian obelisk still standing in its original site.

This Art-Deco-styled, former indoor public bath is now a museum.

Large metal sculptures spread throughout an open landscape.

A small part of the local arts scene, this “little free cinema” is part homage to the past, part interactive experience.

The world’s largest street art museum.

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

Roman-style pizza al taglio arrives here with magnificent, crackly crust.

For one of Rome’s finest renditions of cacio e pepe, head straight to this osteria.

Everything from fried brains to stewed lungs are on the menu at this nose-to-tail spot.

A remote field of nearly pristine sand dunes in the heart of the Mojave Desert.

Ancient cave temple near a massive Buddha statue.

Chef Leonardo Vignoli subtly updates Roman classics in a storied space.

Inventive Sicilian specialties are executed with flair at this restaurant overseen by chef Ciccio Sultano.

Fried artichokes and other Roman–Jewish classics are executed with care at this no-frills cafeteria.

This hike brings visitors closer to Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest building, than any other trail.

An underground museum of monks, bones, and medieval ruins.

This buzzy, award-winning building hovers 85 feet above the ground on a dozen colorful stilts.

This lopsided, earthquake-damaged temple stands as a testament to Taiwan’s resilience.

This surprising work of art reminds us that La Louvière was once home to one of Europe’s most famous stoneware factories.