Ishinomaki, Japan
Cat Island
On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.
Places Nikki Vargas Wants to Go
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Onomichi, Japan
Shimanami Kaido Bikeway
The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Schilthorn Piz Gloria
A cablecar-station-turned-revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of the Swiss skyline.
New York, New York
Albertine
Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.
Giverny, France
Claude Monet House and Gardens
At Monet's beloved home you can still see the Japanese bridge, waterlilies, and weeping willows that were the subjects of some of his most iconic paintings.
