Places RakelOm Wants to Go

This old-fashioned roadhouse's quirky neon sign is as famous as its enormous dumplings.

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

The hometown of a beloved manga artist created a treasure hunt for his popular ghostly characters.

"The Dance of Fools" is Japan's largest dance festival.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

Children's literature inside, forest all around.

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

Serving you alcohol with a side of insanity. Also, costumes!

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.

The home of Ireland's last leprechauns is officially protected by the European Union.

A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.

An unusual vending machine designed to support mourners during funeral ceremonies at Zurich's largest cemetery.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

Some call this eerie forest of crooked trees the "Bermuda Triangle of Romania."

The ruins of an abandoned church loom within a picturesque Ukranian village.

Ask nicely, and stewards of a centuries-old charitable tradition will give you free bread and beer.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.