Places LaughingCrow Wants to Go

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A fiery crater has been burning in the Karakum Desert since 1971.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

The rocks in this arid basin leave trails of movement behind them.

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

Rippling sand dunes frozen in the Arizona rock.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

The hottest place on the planet.

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

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

Australian Lake set aglow by Noctiluca Scintillans.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

This historical swimming pool near Miami is emptied and refilled each day with naturally filtered water.