Places Edited by RouxBedrosian

Because holiday cheer is at its finest when it includes eerie mannequins, right?

This 19th-century benevolent society and jazz hall was rescued from abandonment to again host live music.

Tracing a path of more than four miles around a frozen lake, this is the longest skate trail in the United States.

This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.

A tiny museum dedicated exclusively to the tiny art that decorates matchboxes.

A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.

For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

This Nigerian nature reserve is home to the longest canopy walkway in Africa.

This old-school café is famous for serving coffee, chilaquiles, and the Cuban Revolution.

This enchanting natural park is a magical example of a temperate rainforest in Europe.

A striking depiction of Teotihuacan's mysterious "Spider Woman."

Originally a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush, this bar once used dolls to denote when ladies were working.

This little slice of the Netherlands in the Pacific Northwest blooms in a rainbow of color each spring.

There is a small island in the Gulf of Nicoya where the only human inhabitants are dead.

This gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.

Each spring this woodland floor is carpeted with purplish flowers as far as the eye can see.

Roughly 17 million letters to Santa have found their way to this Arctic Circle post office.

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.