La Palma, Spain
The Colorful Balconies of Avenida Maritima
These wooden balconies that are both decorative and functional.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
La Palma, Spain
These wooden balconies that are both decorative and functional.
Icod de los Vinos, Spain
This local emblem is the oldest and largest dragon tree in the Canary Islands.
Tenerife, Spain
According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.
Abades, Spain
An unexpected ghost village lurks on the southeast coast of Tenerife.
Vallehermoso, Spain
On La Gomera, "Silbadors" communicate in a 4,000-word language of whistles.
La Palma, Spain
You can soak in three relaxing pools filled daily by the tide.
El Hierro, Spain
Teeny tiny hotel on the coast of the Canary Islands.
La Palma, Spain
Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.
La Palma, Spain
A pre-Hispanic pyramid in the middle of a tourist district in the Canary Islands.
Teguise, Spain
The chefs at El Diablo use heat generated by an active volcano to cook the food.
Karlukovo, Bulgaria
The ceiling of Prohodna Cave in northern Bulgaria affords a peek at the sky via two deity-sized-eye-shaped holes.
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.
Teboursouk, Tunisia
The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.
Daqas, Tunisia
A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.
Kairouan, Tunisia
Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.
Tunis, Tunisia
The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.
Tataouine, Tunisia
A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'
Carthage, Tunisia
An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.
Tozeur, Tunisia
The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.
Matera, Italy
Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.
Castellana Grotte, Italy
The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.
Andria, Italy
Geometry and mystery come together in an epic show of octagonal masonry.
Matera, Italy
An abandoned quarry hides an open-air gallery of huge sculptures, some made from the rubble of 9/11.
Sasso di Castalda, Italy
Crossing this suspension bridge feels like walking through the sky, a fitting tribute to the head of the Apollo program.