Places Sauerbratan Wants to Go

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

Enormous sandstone towers loom within a Czech forest.

"A hideous albatross in the Hudson River Valley."

A museum in the building where Nazi Germany signed its surrender tells the story of World War II from the Soviet perspective.

Bizarrely shaped rock formations in northwest Bulgaria come with equally bizarre legends.

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.

A market built atop boats is one of the few floating holiday markets in Europe.

Dress up like a miner and take a slide into the disco-lit depths of this once foundational salt mine.

A modern sliver of architecture in Roma.

A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."

This historic patch of real estate offers a glimpse of colonial Boston.

This Tuscan lake hides a 13th century town that is still visible when the water recedes.

Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.

A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.

A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.

The only pollutant in the clear blue water is sunscreen.

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

A castle in the Scottish Highlands has been continuously inhabited since the 1300s.

Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.

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