Places hymeneinstein Wants to Go

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

A small island less than half a mile from Venice is a forbidden island with a dark and twisted past.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

Huge otherworldly domed rocks on the shore of a deadly lake.

The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

This abandoned subway station beneath the Waldorf-Astoria hotel is allegedly used to secretly transport presidents.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Collapsing castle on the Hudson river was once the storage site of military surplus business.

The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

Massive installation of Europe's negative stereotypes.

The bizarre visions of H.R. Giger, tucked away in a Swiss medieval city.

A steampunk-styled three-floor factory churning out art, activism, and electronic beats.

When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.

A unique hotel for the artistic soul.

Europe's largest natural bridge has a 19th century royal chateau built into its side.

A Jenga-style cylindrical tower of books that appears to go on forever.