Places kattrewerts Wants to Go

An island in the middle of a lake, in the middle of a volcano, in the middle of a bigger lake, in the middle of a bigger island, in an archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean.

A patch of Philippines forest devoted to saving the lives of an emotionally sensitive species of googly-eyed primates.

Hundreds of wooden coffins dangle from cliffs and caves in the Philippines.

This curious fresh and salt water lake holds a secret that draws in deep divers from around the world.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

This remote Himalayan temple is in danger of being completely washed away by a melting glacier.

This rural Sri Lankan village hides a cluster of small, enigmatic stupas.

Spend the night inside a two-story elephant villa.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

This abandoned palace and the stupas around it conceal beautiful Buddhist frescoes, statues, and silk paintings.

This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.

An old curiosity shop holds on to a centuries-old tradition of manually-distilled rose water.

Buddhist monk remarkably preserved because he started the mummification process while still living.

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

World's tallest monolithic statue has served as a pilgrimage site since its completion in 993 CE.

A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.