Places mathesnoah Wants to Go

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

A centuries-old bar once frequented by Picasso, Hemingway, and Dalí.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

Hanging over one of Japan’s “hidden valleys,” these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

One of Ireland’s oldest family-run pubs, with a unique feature.

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.

The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.

This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.

This pub has roots dating back to 1430 and serves as the setting for multiple Charles Dickens stories.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

This pub boasts a curious history and may have inspired a Dickens character.

Eat and drink at a pub older than the Magna Carta

This 15th century pub is one of only two pubs in England situated on consecrated ground.

This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.

Some of the best renditions of traditional British dishes can be found on the site of a 15th-century inn.

Grab a pint of British-brewed ale or cider and a hot roast pork bap at this quintessential London pub.

Ask nicely, and stewards of a centuries-old charitable tradition will give you free bread and beer.

At this historic pub, you can sit back, sip, and watch a whole century go by.

You can soak in private hot tubs infused with beer while pouring unlimited Czech beer from your own tap.

St. Peter’s, in Western Germany, has stood as a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture since 1181.

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe survived Hitler's Germany.

This noble mash-up in eastern Luxembourg is part Medieval, part Renaissance, all castle.

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.