Places Ruben Stemple Wants to Go

Tucked away amongst townhomes lies a restored, early 20th-century tea house and garden, the only remains of a historic estate.

This small 16th-century church in Athens is almost entirely surrounded by a modern building.

The site of an underground detonation of a megaton nuclear bomb in the middle of the Mojave Desert.

More than 100 colorful residents stand post in this seaside Australian city.

A somber memorial at the site where hundreds of prisoners and civilians were executed in the aftermath of World War II.

The skull of an ancient hominid was discovered at this spot.

This small museum concentrates on the juicy history of orange production in Florida.

A giant roll of mints marks the birthplace of one of America's most famous candy brands.

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.

Legend has it the famous Robin Hood would attend mass at this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Sherwood Forrest.

This enchanting hill is home to fairy lore and a sinister local mystery.

The bronzed skull of a beheaded traitor was affixed to the city gate in the 17th century.

The roof of this ancient mausoleum is made from a single Istrian stone weighing a massive 230 tons.

One of the greatest movie directors of all time lived and worked in this London flat from 1926 to 1939.

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.

The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.

Everyone's favorite neighbor is remembered fondly in this small-town church.

A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.

This Roman quarry once held secret masses and smuggler's contraband and is now home to rare species of bats.

Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.

A Swiss man built this airstrip for aliens because a UFO captain telepathically told him to.

A Harvard-area eatery preserves the uncovered tiles of its century-old predecessor.

England's steepest street has such a drastic incline that locals tie their parked cars to lampposts when it gets icy.

This quaint museum taps into the sweet history of the maple syrup industry.