Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

A striking memorial to the 21 lives lost in an explosion at the Washington Arsenal

A hidden slot canyon in the southern Nevada desert makes an unexpected oasis and scenic hike.

A taste of Egypt on the outskirts of Geelong.

Decades' worth of lost and forgotten objects make up the collection of this tantalizingly odd little museum.

A memorial dedicated to veterans of all wars especially those lost in Bataan defending the Philippines during World War II.

This old army installation has worn many hats throughout its history.

These unique volcanic rock formations offer the perfect opportunity to camp and hike.

The former home of Thomson Francis Mason, the mayor of Alexandria from 1827-1830.

A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.

The solitary grave of a schooner captain killed by lightning while serving biscuits.

The headquarters of the Audubon Naturalist Society is a small slice of heaven for nature lovers.

The largest of its kind in Japan, this century-old wasabi farm is also known for its appearance in an Akira Kurosawa film.

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

This enigmatic building features numerous architectural styles.

An uninhabited village that preserves and documents rural architecture and an endangered way of life.

Built to hold Gold Rush wealth, this building has withstood the test of time.

At this 16th-century monastery in rural Bulgaria, visitors can also spend the night.

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.

This small pedestal marks the spot of the first lot of land sold in Alexandria, Virginia in 1749.

This 18th-century project to build the world's tallest gravity dam was never completed.

This set of hot springs also comes with fantastic views.

Once the largest trading firm of enslaved people in the U.S., this building is now a museum that preserves Alexandria's dark past.

This sculpture was made in 1973 for the city's 300th-anniversary celebrations and was largely considered an eyesore at the time.

This village provides a glimpse at rural life in Northern Ireland during the mid-20th-century.