Places Skurkey Wants to Go

A counter-culture bookstore like no other hides in plain sight in the streets of Paris.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

Notorious artist squat renovated into legal studios.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

This restaurant sits within the walls of an 18th-century fortification that once defended the city’s old quarter.

Writers such as Paul Bowles, William Burroughs, and Samuel Beckett frequented this Tangier bookstore.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

The other side is actually green.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

This hidden garden boasts amazing views of Lyon.

Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum.

Kingly French toast comes soaked in milk or red wine, then drizzled in a citrus-perfumed syrup.

Dedicated to a young woman who broke gender barriers at the University of Madrid.

Living towers made of people that are now recognized by UNESCO.

The building hides in plain sight in Ribadavia's historic Jewish quarter.

This remarkable museum sprung from one of the most important prehistoric archaeological sites in the world.

A controversial art piece that harkens back to local folklore.

A surrealist labyrinth and museum of contemporary sculptures.

An unusual but excellent display created in the 1930s as propaganda against the Freemasons.