Places RakelOm Wants to Go

The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

Old and brave breed of warhorses known for their elegant, curved ears.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

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

Behind medieval walls in a corner of bustling Palermo is a breathtaking former mosque once inhabited by a wolf-taming hermit.

Mexico's largest collection of masks is found in the ruins of an abandoned convent.

England’s ancient oak tree has such an impressive girth, people have been hosting parties within the hollow trunk for centuries.

Nicknamed Kazakhstan's Grand Canyon, this natural wonder lies east of Almaty near the Chinese border.

This First Nations monument is a peaceful spot with vast views of the Calgary prairie.

A sophisticated astronomical tower built by one of the greatest Persian scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

This tiny cabin was home to one of Iceland's most famous painters and was the only land he ever owned.

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

This rusting remnant of the local herring industry is being given a second life.

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.

A winding, blood-red tunnel of hardened lava navigable by foot.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

This tri-part waterfall is a little bit of fairytale beauty in the heart of Luxembourg's Little Switzerland.

A tiny collection of traditional Japanese woodblock prints, open only when the owner feels like it.

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.