Places jansmithartlover Wants to Go

Eastern zen meets Western grit in these four little trees growing out of a rock on Lake Tahoe’s Nevada shore.

A large collection of ancient runestones decorates this university courtyard.

A rare rune stone dedicated to a woman.

Home to a forest of whimsical pygmy Coast live oak.

Famous landmarks and structures from across Italy fill this miniature park.

Ham is serious business at the Prosciutto Museum-Serious, delicious business.

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.

A rare permanent monument to the Scottish Travellers.

The first woman in America to receive a medical degree.

A long-abandoned relic of World War II.

An urban megalith steeped in local lore.

After 800 years, Europe's oldest elm tree has met its end.

A double cantilever system bridge that was designed to prevent flood damage.

A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales

These ruins saw a second life as a cemetery.

A beautifully-carved Pictish stone encased in a protective glass structure.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland’s second-largest island emit an entrancing sound.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.