Places Lisa De Vriese Wants to Go

This unique preservation is one of the only taxidermies in the world made with real whale skin.

The largest underground lake in Europe.

Where Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein' and John William Polidori's 'The Vampyre' were born.

Zurich's evolution museum hosts a unique collection of skeletons among its natural history treasures.

The excellent Swiss museum of witchcraft is led by a modern witch.

For centuries no one knew there were hundreds of bones and precious artwork hidden beneath this Swiss church.

This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

The bizarre visions of H.R. Giger, tucked away in a Swiss medieval city.

Feast on award-winning birria tacos from a food truck inside this neon robo-tiki bar.

Fuel your honky-tonking with this venue's unbeatable “Recession Special.”

An impressive collection of dollhouses and an homage to the frog-leg canning industry.

Despite the ever pressing encroachment of urban sprawl this grand New Orleans manse still stands.

Known by many as once the world's smartest horse.

An abandoned town is hidden in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

All that's left of the quintessential "cabin in the woods."

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

Learn about stars, weather patterns, or just enjoy the panoramic view of Ghent.

Medical history with an amazing, if frighting, collection of wax diseases on display.

A Belgian self-built tower inspired by the Bible and ancient civilizations.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.