Places raquel9e Wants to Go

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

You feel like you're in a forest, but you're actually walking amidst the branches and trunks of a single giant tree.

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.

These termites have an large and deadly abode—impressive by day, dazzling by night.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant

A kitsch shrine dedicated to the ogre-slaying folktale hero born from a peach.

A studio devoted to keeping hundreds of unique Chinese arts alive.

This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.