Places Michelle Cassidy Wants to Go

The frozen bubbles that form on the icy surface of this Canadian lake contain enough methane to create a small explosion.

Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

Legend said this huge, gnarled tree sheltered the saint during a storm.

A fairytale-like grove with a crystal-clear spring bubbling under the shade of a massive ancient tree.

This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano.

This lonely rock has been turned into a character loved and feared by children.

This breathtaking national park is one of the best places to see the weird and wonderful giant anteater in the wild.

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.

A beloved upside-down beacon off the coast of Northern Ireland.

From the dishes to the art, this Michelin-starred restaurant orbits around one beloved French melon.

For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.

The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.

This remote Moravian mission brought Christianity—as well as devastation—to the Inuit people.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.

Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.

In the middle of suburban Staten Island, a nearly 150-year-old bakery is preserving the art of a disappearing New York treat.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

A unique museum dedicated to the history of household appliances from across the globe.

It would take you approximately an hour and a half to walk to the end of Mexico's largest pier.

This giant ice cream cone is the last remaining icon of a Salt Lake City staple.

This dazzlingly turquoise mountain lake was created in the wake of a natural disaster.

Step inside an ancient beehive tomb built for a mysterious cult hero.