Places jcommerford Wants to Go

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

A charming, homemade vending machine dispenses burgers and sandwiches at this hole-in-the-wall bakery.

Bits of flat terrain surrounded by cliffs make one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Azores.

The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.

Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.

Hidden up a dusty track off the Georgian Military Road is this fascinating waterfall with mountainous views.

This former World War II torpedo testing location is now an important nesting site for migratory birds.

In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.

Passengers are not allowed to set foot outside this station, but you can still enjoy spectacular views of the sea from the platform.

This small building is a living testament to the remoteness and warmth of the town that it represents.

A Victorian marvel of engineering is now a 21st-century tourist attraction.

A breathtaking viewing platform over the Alps.

Propped high atop the peak of Mount Gamsutlmeer, this abandoned village is one of the oldest settlements in the region.

This full-sized orange tree lives suspended in mid-air above the streets of Jaffa.

This Roman archeological site is hidden amid a 1930s housing estate.

The birthplace of modern China.

Eat your Big Mac in a DC-3.

Tokyo’s only Ainu restaurant serves Indigenous food from northern Japan.

Located in the historic home of a newspaper publisher, this museum is dedicated to the Freedom of Speech.

What many consider the original prime meridian and westernmost point of the old world.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.