Places Chris Wants to Go

This 12th-century castle majestically overlooks the city and the beautiful Mosel River valley.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

A market built atop boats is one of the few floating holiday markets in Europe.

Colorful and chaotic stacked hotel in North Holland.

This small town in the Netherlands has no roads but instead, miles of canals and over 100 bridges.