Places jules Wants to Go

The enigmatic skull gazes out over the ruins of a once-great Mayan city.

A stunning medieval castle houses this eclectic, interactive tribute to all things wine.

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

A trove of tiny treasures hidden within a Florida park.

Sound travels strangely in this underground whispering gallery.

A beautiful 19th-century Armenian mansion is preserved above an unassuming cafe.

The ruins of the first Spanish settlement in Puerto Rico.

Where the White Nile River dramatically cascades between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert in Uganda.

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

An Irish peat mine has become a stunning sculpture park.

Madrid's last horchata kiosk is a blue-and-white beacon of refreshment.

The eroded core of an ancient volcano is now accessible by a short hike.

The enormous appendage offers spectacular views of Colombia's Huila Department.

The dining hall that nourishes workers in Chornobyl's Exclusion Zone is also open to visitors.

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

In one of the world's smallest countries, a royal's personal winery is open to the public.

If it wasn’t for an innovative use of quilts during a crisis, the city of Panguitch might not exist today.

Come for the records, stay for the retro pinball machines.

The "Bridge Over the Atlantic" lets you cross the waterway in mere seconds.

These docile dragons are ideal inhabitants for the conservatory greenhouses.

The 18th-century church's stained-glass windows tell the story of the Haudenosaunee people.

Everything from miniature biblical scenes to life-sized statues are almond-based at this sweet and nutty gallery.

An enchanting natural wonder in Puerto Rico's Camuy River Park.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.