Places jlswifty Wants to Go

Crouch down, stretch tall, and be sure to flail your legs to pay homage to the Monty Python classic.

A bike traffic circle showcasing the works of local graffiti artists.

These giant yellow bowling pins seem to be defying gravity.

Inspired by "The Starry Night" this Dutch bike path turns into a glowing work of art each night.

In the middle of a forest you can find the first landing place of an air balloon in the Netherlands.

This massive collection of taxidermy is full of specimens collected by missionaries during their international travels.

Two gravestones clasp hands over the religious divide.

This vast World War II defense line was the site of a fierce battle.

One of the largest burial mounds in the Netherlands and Belgium.

A set of 27 bamboo tubes creates an eerie soundscape that changes with the wind.

Invisible bridge parts the waters, invoking biblical images and preserving the ominous feel of an ancient moat.

Its town washed away centuries ago, this lonely tower by the sea tells the tale of a mermaid and a curse.

In Spain, the ruins of a Roman military camp sit along a flooded section of a river.

This house covered in small stones was the work of one man over the course of nearly 30 years.

This stop on the Camino de Santiago stands high above the underwater ruins of a medieval town.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

This mermaid sculpture commemorates a Galician legend and an annual trial.

Giant granite sculptures representing family on the northern coast of Spain.

This enchanting natural park is a magical example of a temperate rainforest in Europe.

This "grandfather" eucalyptus is one of the tallest trees in Europe.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

This beehive tomb built for royalty sat hidden for over 3,000 years.

A short tunnel built straight through a magmatic dike.

Roman ruins found on the outskirts of a small town on the North Wales coast have over time become a strong part of the community's identity.