Places Rogier Wants to Go

The venerated body of a 12th century saint is celebrated each year with the 'Race of the Candles.'

This modern arts center is built around a gem of late-Baroque architecture.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.

The multinational Burger King chain is banned from operating within 20 miles of a family restaurant filed under the same name.

This picturesque round lake is said to be home to the legendary Mokèlé-mbèmbé.

This large midwestern cavern features impressive rock formations and an underground waterfall.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.

"There's nothing there," and other lies the KGB told us.

A small museum in the Golden Triangle tells the story of the opium drug trade that gripped Northern Thailand.

An extensive, if one-sided, history of U.S. law enforcement's war on drugs.

Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.

The remains of a British railway rusting in the jungle mist of a Brazilian mountainside.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

Watch out for the two-story Godzilla made out of tires.

A boulder carved into the shape of the cosmonaut's head.

An eerily charming collection of salvaged buildings and curios grown out of a family scrap business.

The world's tallest bridge is also possibly the most elegant.

Europe's largest natural bridge has a 19th century royal chateau built into its side.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

This beautifully designed star-shaped fort was the premier defense system of the late 1500s.