Places zichk Wants to Go

A floating McDonald's built for Expo '86 is now a derelict relic on Burrard Inlet.

The hidden "ballroom" under a mansion lake was built by a criminal who ate a cyanide pill during his trial.

This North African stone complex is considered to be the oldest astronomical observatory on Earth.

The grounds and buildings of an old wood pulp mill have been transformed into an innovative art park and museum.

Learn to drink tea like an Estonian at this museum.

Chef Lawrence West serves up Indian tacos, wojapi, and other Lakota dishes at the brick-and-mortar incarnation of his popular food truck.

Taos Pueblo recipes, foraged ingredients, and outdoor ovens define the menu at this eatery.

Shop the world's largest number of ice cream flavors, ranging from delightful to downright bizarre.

This ice cream parlor serves scoops of flavors like rakia, medlar, and poppy seed.

A tree that defies gravity grows in an ancient ruin.

This cavernous swimming spot doubles as a home to the largest known colony of bats in Central Asia.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

The world is full of swimming holes, but few compare to Samoa’s idyllic To Sua ocean trench.

This secluded aqua waterfall in the Grand Canyon is the perfect swimming hole, and the Havasupai tribe's fiercely protected natural wonder.

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

This gold mine–turned–swimming hole is the perfect summer picnic spot, immersed in nature and history.

A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.

This magnificent arch is all that remains of a former smelt mill.

This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.

Where dogs like the rare "Fire-Tailed Border Cocker" run free on the mountainside.

A road runs through the middle of this small Austrian chapel.

Get a taste of Chamorro cuisine, family-style, at this popular restaurant.

A 2017 crowdfunding campaign saved this historic castle from being destroyed.