Places saramorrison Wants to Go

An abandoned whaling station on an active volcano offers hot springs in Antarctica, surrounded by ruined giants of industry.

Natural time capsule containing an alien ecosystem.

A stone memorial marks the spot where the fighting of World War I finally ceased—three days after the armistice was signed in Europe.

Artifacts showcasing the witchy history of Zambia.

A secluded natural oasis hidden deep along a rainforest trail.

The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.

The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.

A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.

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

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

The Voodoo Superstore of the world.

This sacred, circular cave is lined with pools so clear and still that it's hard to tell where the water begins.

After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.

This rare volcano spews the strangest and (literally) coolest lava in the world.

A salty red wasteland in Tanzania is a breeding spot for endangered flamingos.

These Nubian pyramids are strange and unique, even by pyramid standards.

Taxidermy of a famous hippo who spent three years walking over a thousand miles across South Africa.

“The oddest pub in South Africa,” inspired by a practical joke.

Local lore says a serpent-like beast lurks in the deep basin below the falls.

One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.

The world's largest impact crater is mainly eroded but still remembers the planet's violent history.

A supply store for traditional healers, this shop sells the hair of a dog--and its skin, skeleton, and reproductive organs, too.