Places notsoyoungnow Wants to Go

Existing for more than four centuries, the last of Hakone’s historic teahouses serves a sweet, mold-based rice drink.

The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

A theme park made of glass, from the gleaming books on the shelves to the crystal fish in the mirror lake.

South Korea's love of the silly photograph is on full display at this goofy collection of trompe l'oeil paintings.

Hanging over one of Japan’s “hidden valleys,” these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

Grab a cuppa at England's first and only domestic tea plantation.

This unusual elevator doesn’t stop or slow down.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

Calidum et Deliciose Succosum!

At this gas station in the middle of the desert, a convenience store has been carved directly into the rock.

The multinational Burger King chain is banned from operating within 20 miles of a family restaurant filed under the same name.

A unique, modernist church tower that appears to float above the ground.

With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.

At a Bangkok bistro, one pot of beef stew has been cooking non-stop for more than 45 years.

Derelict airplane bodies serve as both home and income for three Thai families.

An enormous Soviet aircraft, the only one of its kind, stands at the deserted shore of the Caspian Sea.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

The tallest bridge in California was constructed for a project that was eventually cancelled.

The first KFC is on the National Register of Historic Places.