Places paubu Wants to Go

A stunning 18th century pharmacy and medieval chemist's collection.

Known as the Hintz House, this medieval pharmacy has been an apothecary's haven for nearly 450 years.

One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.

A muddy alien landscape that is home to rare species of exotic plants.

Once an opulent Art Nouveau hotspot, the Constanța Casino is one of Romania's most beautiful abandoned buildings.

Moss and stone turn this waterfall into an otherworldly liquid veil.

This massive underground salt mine now holds a sci-fi theme park in its depths.

A countryside Romanian cemetery filled with colorful crosses bearing lyrical, ironic, or satirical rhymes.

This flagpole ranks among the world’s tallest and can be seen from three countries.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

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

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

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

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

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 park was designated by UNESCO as an Endangered World Heritage site.

A tree seems to grow from the ocean floor on this strange strip of sand slowly being overtaken by the sea.

An otherworldly restaurant perched on the edge of a jagged cliff next to a medieval holy city.

An Ethiopian "Jerusalem" featuring a church hewn out of a single rock.

A Soviet-era health spa complete with radioactive bathing and shock therapy.

Next to a newer mosque in Khujand’s main square lies the city’s oldest mosque, whose interiors are spectacularly intricate.