Places mariska135mm Wants to Go

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

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

A spectacular cave and a beguiling lake.

Temple complex that once housed the famous statue of Nike.

A series of waterfalls create the illusion of perpetual rainfall in this hidden gorge.

This 17th-century fort, built by the Dutch to control a piece of the international spice trade, is now a city park.

The decommissioned steam engine’s whistle can still be heard three times a day at one of Japan’s oldest train stations.

An unusual slot canyon in the Aztec/Navajo Sandstone has a cross-section like an inverted old-fashioned keyhole.

The monastery survived the Communist revolution in Mongolia as a religious museum.

Taste rums made with heirloom sugarcane on the distillery's own estate.

This large stone off the coast of Martinique had a brief career in the Royal Navy.

A window into a long-lost world, these colorful tiles advertise a long-defunct range of purgative teas, harmless smokables, and diarrhea cures.

A roundabout in the West Indies that pays tribute to a bus driver who brokered no-nonsense on the school route.

This remote camping site offers incredible stargazing opportunities.

A metal skywalk leads to the top of this striking granite outcrop in Porongurup National Park.

An otherworldly "cave" created by an artist in a Hong Kong factory building.

A farm turned upside down.

These gleaming gypsum sand dunes are the second-largest in North America.

Dine on ceviche tacos in the sea at this floating restaurant only accessible by boat.

This narrow street is packed with street vendors and bars selling chicha.

A monument on the pavement marks the spot where two cultures that shaped Sarajevo come together.

A unique gallery filled with art that is interactive, accessible, and generates a ripple effect of creativity

This 17th-century Portuguese fort now houses a nautical museum.