Places lokimann Wants to Go

A small Oslo museum dedicated to failed products, bad ideas, overhyped inventions, and the strange lessons hidden inside them.

This Norwegian satellite station provides ground services to more satellites than any other facility in the world.

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.

Norway's chilly all ice-instrument festival.

This record shop and unofficial black metal museum is an ode to Oslo's heaviest musical export.

The world's northernmost ice hotel.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

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

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

The world's largest underwater restaurant is submerged off the southern tip of Norway.

A forest of phallic offerings found in a quiet corner of a hotel car park.

Derelict airplane bodies serve as both home and income for three Thai families.

Slow-simmered beef soup pairs surprisingly perfectly with an omelet at this Thai-Muslim institution.

Dine on southern Thai “fusion” cuisine in a home-based, second-generation restaurant.

Step back in time for Chinese specialties with a local twist at this food court in Trang.

An early 1900s temple features unique architecture and murals.

In southern Thailand's curry stall capital, this family-run institution serves an ever-changing array of fiery dishes.

Wake up early for 'trader's rice,' a highly regional Thai-Muslim specialty.

Start your day with sticky rice sweets and aromatic curries at this classic Thai-Muslim breakfast spot.