Places MikeInSanFrancisco Wants to Go

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.

This shop specializes in oddities and Victorian-inspired wonders.

Furniture tries to escape an abandoned building in San Francisco.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

The only theatre in the world constructed specifically for sound movement.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

A 1,500-year-old ghost settlement is slowly fading away.

Mediterranean castle on a tiny Turkish island.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Live a night as a Byzantine King, with a minibar and private jacuzzi.

A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.

A collection of outdoor mystical statues paying homage to indigenous Australians and ecological stewardship.

Once the path of a railway tunnel, now home to thousands of glowing insects.

Nature is leading a successful mutiny on this century-old freighter.

The unique ecosystem atop an Australian mountain is home to some colorful inhabitants.

Australian Lake set aglow by Noctiluca Scintillans.

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.