Places Loethlin Wants to Go

Flying high over the small island of Zákynthos is a giant tribute to the mainland.

These abandoned salt flats are now a haven for wildlife.

These sea caves are the source of Xigia Beach's distinct aroma.

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

After being destroyed by two separate fires, this monastery is now home to a small zoo and relics from dozens of saints.

A seaside castle complex that stood through centuries of conquests.

The ruins of this monumental city founded by the first Roman Emperor are strangely overlooked by most travelers.

The ghost town where the villagers refuse to leave.

The Greek island's old British cemetery feels like a forgotten garden.

Ancient Greek oracle of the dead.

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.

You can soak in three relaxing pools filled daily by the tide.

A series of well-preserved ruins show the culture of the ancient Benehoaritas people.

This replica of Columbus's famous ship houses the history of La Palma's maritime importance during the Age of Exploration.

The four-story mural is the centerpiece of a lavish hotel's lush atrium.

Tools, pottery, and mummies showcase the history of La Palma's native people.

This cave was the former seat of power for two brothers who ruled together as kings.

These crevices cut into the mountains collect the island’s main source of precious freshwater.

This local emblem is the oldest and largest dragon tree in the Canary Islands.

This Canary island is a quintessential example of nature’s beauty, and its unbridled fury.

Teeny tiny hotel on the coast of the Canary Islands.

A former 16th-century monastery houses a museum dedicated to the island and its culture.

These wooden balconies that are both decorative and functional.

A detailed 1:32 scale model of Scandinavia's largest telescope.