Places Jill13 Wants to Go

Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city.

A boulder carved into the shape of the cosmonaut's head.

This retro, UFO-like structure is a remnant of the Soviet-era circus.

Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

The remnants of an archaeological camp stand within Tikal National Park.

Giant kites are flown during this Day of the Dead celebration in Guatemala.

Long-secret natural history museum, featuring the skull of a "Terror Bird."

This flagpole ranks among the world’s tallest and can be seen from three countries.

Home to over 1,000 street signs, this museum offers visitors an opportunity to travel over 70 years back in time.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.

Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary.

This Austrian museum celebrates the work of famous forgers and their inimitable imitations.

This former insane asylum now holds a pathological anatomy museum.