Places Caroline Mazel-Carlton Wants to Go

Visit a haunted Mughal mosque and the tomb of a Sufi saint and his disciple.

This hidden Sufi cemetery is a spiritual monument for India's third gender community.

This local institution has been serving Parsi staples since 1935.

Pune's oldest ice cream parlor serves scoops in flavors like lemongrass.

This legendary restaurant from 1912 continues to delight patrons with its soul-satisfying dishes.

A blank headstone topped with a pile of pennies marks the final resting place of the infamous assassin.

The man who first patented the Ouija board rests in peace beneath a headstone that playfully reflects that achievement.

A safe place for the wild donkeys of a hot vacation destination.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

Iceland's first pagan temple in 1,000 years is underway in Reykjavík.

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

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

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

In Mumbai, a bright blue synagogue is the largest one for the Baghdadi Jewish community in Asia.

"I did this all while you were watching TV."

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

A 6,888-carat piece of turquoise that bears a striking resemblance to the first President of the United States.

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

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

This café is dedicated to serving coffee roasted by Native American-owned companies.

A neo-Gothic mansion now houses a wunderkammer of analog tech that hits on all the senses.

Malta’s largest cemetery is a Victorian-era architectural masterpiece.

This small museum celebrates the history of the Ouija board and its connection to the city of Baltimore.