Places NicholasManila Wants to Go

This striking landscape in northern Vietnam contains both geological and archaeological wonders.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

This eatery re-creates dishes from the Ottoman Empire so you can dine like a sultan.

Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

Visit the WWII bunker where the British won the battle for the skies.

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

One family's environment-friendly hobbit-house in Wales.

The Stonehenge of Wales is one of the grandest neolithic dolmens still in existence.

The stately remains of Llywelyn the Great's mighty fortress.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

A 4,500-year-old forest is slowly being revealed from beneath the sands of a Welsh beach.

A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.

A hermit's tiny cell built into the cliffside that saved him in South Pembrokeshire.