Places josinevanheek Wants to Go

One of the world's few mounted blue whales, its jaws are hinged open allowing visitors to descend into a lounge.

A historic observatory precariously perched at the "Top of Europe."

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."

A whimsical art tower at a Bavarian brewery includes a grotto for its mythical beer-brewing dwarves.

The world's first and only museum dedicated to dachshunds.

Originally built by Japanese fishermen, this historic neighborhood has withstood the test of time.

A replica of Brussels’ Manneken Pis has stood in Taiwan since 1934.

These two 90-year-old statues were once part of a Japanese Shinto shrine.

With a design inspired by the local cuesta rock formations, this museum serves as a gateway to Yilan’s history and geography.

A rock, a temple, and a window into Taiwan’s rich cultural mythology—wrapped in a serene city escape.

A century-old rail tunnel turned eco-friendly cycling path.

Enter this dragon-shaped temple to see animatronic scenes depicting heaven and hell.

This crosswalk hosts one of Taipei’s most beloved public artworks.

This hiking trail features an aging but endearing collection of folk miniatures depicting Taiwan’s landmarks.

High rises built to house displaced military personnel and their families form a unique cylindrical shape.

A 100-year-old Japanese command center is now a unique underground university walkway with periodic exhibits.

Step into this whimsical art installation based on a popular picture book.

A Japanese-era military tunnel is now a psychedelic art exhibit.

An antiquated aquarium housed in a converted government anti-nuclear bunker.

A thriving community of Taiwanese art.

This dragon-shaped sports arena is the world’s largest solar-powered stadium.

The longest skywalk in Taiwan.

Hakka-style teahouse where everybody grinds their own tea.

Air-raid tunnels hidden beneath this opulent hotel provided shelter and an escape route—and one of the world's longest slides.