Places jmallott Wants to Go

This unique temple complex remains off the typical tourist trail.

The ruins of a monastery where Saint Bridget of Sweden had her revelations recorded.

A mysterious ruin shrouded in more folklore than fact.

A six-story treehouse offers spectacular views of New York's Finger Lakes region.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

A misunderstanding gave this 18th-century racehorse a most amusing name.

The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.

A charming remnant of 19th-century fishing towns sits on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.

One of the largest single-span stone-arch bridges in the Balkans looks like something straight out of a fairytale.

The first version of this stalwart construction appeared around 3,000 years ago.

Found down a long dirt road, a sacred Mexican cenote and 18th-century hacienda remain hidden.

These abandoned vessels are destined to be reclaimed by the forest.

Thousand-year-old trees tower within one of the world's only inland temperate rainforests.

A surprisingly beautiful abandoned World War II military base in East Greenland.

A series of playful yellow penguins share a serious message about the environment.

This little gem in the Gulf of Riga has a very rich heritage and distinct culture.

This giant fiberglass cod celebrates Madison's self-proclaimed status as the U.S. capital of lutefisk.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

Kuwait City's uniquely designed water towers look straight out of a retro sci-fi cityscape.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.