Places laura44v Wants to Go

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

An otherworldly alpine pasture in Slovenia with historical ties to WWII and architecture that recalls Middle Earth.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

Colorful power station with a chimney equipped with a gallery for exhaust monitoring equipment.

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.

A cemetery for Slovenian notables also serves as a popular recreation space.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.

The dramatic remains of an abandoned farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside.

A winding medieval path was used by mourners to carry their dead to the nearest church.

A spectacular disused railway viaduct in a beautiful countryside nature reserve.

This foolish Victorian sea fort was converted to a deluxe hotel.

Obscene versions of this artist's work are the most popular.

The Isle of Wight’s “Island Line” serviced by former London Underground trains from the 1930s.

This purpose-built dinosaur museum is shaped like a pterodactyl and holds fossils that were found in its very village.

This British museum hopes to take the taboo out of poo.

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.