Places MeanderingMind Wants to Go

Extremely isolated Silk Road caravanserai in the middle of nowhere.

Dinosaur eggs were first discovered at these fiery red cliffs.

History, geography, and shamanism meet in this eye-catching monument to the greatness of three empires.

A jagged silhouette of shamanistic stone heaps rises from the shore of this dazzling mile-high lake.

This spiritual landmark for practicers of Shamanism is drenched in milk and vodka and covered in blue scarves.

The oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia has survived centuries of invasions, political shifts, and religious purges.

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

The runoff from these fiery cliffs sends red water flowing into the sea.

Fabulous formations, weird and wonderful wildlife.

This picturesque island graveyard is the final resting place of dozens of notorious pirates.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

One of the oldest restaurants in the Seychelles.

Crammed inside this grounded passenger plane is a bar that was once a Communist hang out and is now a ratty relic.

Before serving as James Bond's Casino Royale, this Victorian-era spa catered to the world's elite.

This Czech military museum is home to pink tank that was once a symbol of art and political rebellion.

Unique house covered in a nightmarish mural of demons, ghosts and monsters.

A massive 1830s industrial site once known as Czechia's "Iron Heart" has been transformed into a playground of science, technology, and art.

A cheeky architectural easter egg.

A former squatter's paradise outside Prague.

A bus with a butt and biceps to put Olympic athletes to shame.

The deepest sinkhole in Central Europe comes with a grisly tale and an unusual nickname: “The Stepmother Abyss.”

An existential riddle in the world's largest ancient castle.

This charming wooden church was disassembled and moved not once but twice before settling in this Prague garden.