Places Loec Wants to Go

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

A small island in Lake Garda that was used as a burial site, pirate hideout, and a monastery.

This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.

A perilous medieval road leading right into the sea.

An Italian vineyard invites religious pilgrims to stop by 24/7 to get their drink on, for free.

The deserted pirate-themed restaurant still entices explorers.

This whimsical winery by Antoni Gaudí looks ripped from the pages of a fairytale.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.

Housed in an old British jail, this spot serves up Georgian, Russian, and Ukrainian specialities with a side of Turkish history.

This restaurant preserves and serves lesser-known and regional Nepali food.

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.

This castle was once the home of one of the most powerful women of the Renaissance.

The sinister ruins of one of the worst dam failures of the 20th century lie in this astonishing alpine setting.

Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

A floating bridge leaning on barges allows pedestrians to reach the historical center.

A hidden bas-relief of a hare on a church main portal that brings good luck to the ones who find it.

The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.

Bizarrely shaped rock formations in northwest Bulgaria come with equally bizarre legends.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.