Places LoreofLucidite Wants to Go

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

The island of Lanai in Hawai'i is a paradise for cats and cat lovers.

An authentic replica of an Asian temple and garden hidden amongst the natural beauty of Hawai'i.

Submerged lava formations create incredible waterworks.

This narrow coastline trail through the dense Kauai wilderness is among the most beautiful and dangerous in the world.

A beach made of semi-precious green sand on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

Hundreds of wooden coffins dangle from cliffs and caves in the Philippines.

This burial cave houses around 100 ancient coffins, neatly stacked to form a massive wall.

An eatery in a shallow river where diners can enjoy their meal mere feet from the base of an artificial waterfall.

This volcano in the Philippines is believed to have miraculous healing powers.

The crypt under this cemetery's chapel was used as a meeting place by Filipino revolutionaries.

This belfry is all that remains of the town that was buried by a violent volcano eruption.

An annual festival full of illuminated replicas of iconic landmarks from around the world.

This wondrous waterfall rushing down a green-covered mountain wasn't discovered until 2010.

Sometimes known as the little Niagara Falls of the Philippines.

A magically clear, blue river that seems to spring from nowhere.

A unique beach made of a myriad of multi-sized pebbles.

A patch of Philippines forest devoted to saving the lives of an emotionally sensitive species of googly-eyed primates.

This mom-and-pop Japanese sweets shop has been serving cloud-light mochi for almost a century.

With its vaulted ceiling and gilded details, this University of Washington library would feel right at home inside an old palace.

In this subterranean brick arcade, a small shop continues the ancient practice of bookbinding.

Every summer West Seattle experiences a housing bloom.

This 22-acre botanical garden is home to the largest collection of rhododendrons in the world.