Places louisarigali Wants to Go

Bronze statues honor the brave explorers who passed through this Antarctic gateway.

Countless expeditions have left Tasmania to explore Antarctica, but this island state has an even deeper connection with the sea.

The world's only full-size replica of the research hut used by Douglas Mawson for his 1911-14 Australasian Antarctic Expedition.

This simple sailing boat is one of the oldest preserved fishing vessels of its kind in the world.

This small seaside reserve supposedly inspired a young Errol Flynn to take the nautical adventures that would define him on and off the silver screen.

The forgotten and tragic story of the thousands of female convicts forcibly transported to Tasmania is told inside the ruins of this notorious 19th-century workhouse.

The world's tallest shot tower—maybe.

For a century, the tallest building in Tasmania was a tower built to manufacture ammunition.

These pillars are one of the few remnants from the mysterious lost empire of Makuria.

The artwork celebrates Trugo, a odd yet beloved local sport played only around Melbourne.

Stay in the one time home to one of Scotland's most notorious gentleman's sex clubs.

Russian spa's bronze monument to enemas.

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

Slaughterhouse Five opens its dank doors to fans of Kurt Vonnegut.

To the great disappointment of doomsdayers, this codex merely contains records of the Moon and Venus.

Tourists often confuse this beautifully ornate former cigarette factory for a mosque.

The bridge that cost Germany a World Heritage Site.

When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

The “Coin Cabinet of Dresden” houses a collection of over 300,000 numismatic artifacts, one of the largest of its kind in Europe.

A famous big wave from Japan serves as a tribute to the victims of the disastrous Elbe flood.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

Over 12,000 hygiene oriented objects and exhibits.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.