Places jmallott Wants to Go

One of the biggest Buddhist stupas in Europe, hidden from most locals.

An active seahorse farm is currently saving Tasmania's handfish from extinction.

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.

Though these human-made islands were constructed as an escape for the wealthy, they rarely see many visitors.

An anti-tank graveyard in the English countryside.

This rare, carefully curated collection showcases the history of neon inside a grandiose Elks lodge.

One artist’s scheme to expand museum viewing hours into the evening led to the illumination of an entire city.

Home to around 40 different species, this forest was also the setting for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

This fine-dining restaurant features native New Zealand ingredients and Māori cooking.

The Latvian city of Ventspils is filled with dozens of cow statues showcasing unique themes.

This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.

Panoramic views from the mountains over a facility built to provide tuberculosis patients with fresh mountain air.

Once part of a dam servicing an early 19th century grist mill, the tucked-way falls are a tricky-to-find urban oasis.

An unusual pagoda design in in the northwestern part of Hwaeomsa Temple.

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

A series of idealized caves carved to entertain guests.

Although built to generate electricity for Marylanders, this dam has become an all-you-can-eat buffet for American bald eagles.

A rural colonial settlement that contains the remains of a store and cooper.

A unique outdoor timepiece at a "clothing-optional" resort.

These tiered rice paddies were carved into the hillsides 2,000 years ago.

Known locally as "the giant head," this 14-foot LED sculpture has a photo booth in the neck where you can have a 3D picture taken and displayed.

Baltimore's first skyscraper may be home to the inspiration behind pulp fiction's most celebrated bird.

One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.