Places sawilliams Wants to Go

The ruins of an abandoned medieval city where the last Byzantine emperor was crowned.

Cretean quarry suggests real-life site for ancient Greek myth of the man-eating Minotaur in his labyrinth.

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

An architectural marvel built by a nearly forgotten Canadian Quaker sect, the Children of Peace.

This Canadian road's nickname stuck so hard the city had to keep it.

This monster fiberglass crustacean stands watch over the self-proclaimed "lobster capital of the world."

The largest single concentration of harmless garter snakes in the world is a writhing Canadian serpent orgy.

Stunning views over Ontario's old-growth pine forests.

A curious whirlpool formation supposedly capable of entangling or engulfing branches, tree trunks, or whole rafts full of hapless tourists.

Fast food feels like fine dining at this award-winning modern Georgian building.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.

For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.

The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.

Curious onlookers have suspected this strange structure is a secret government base.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.

This shallow cave got its name from copious amount of human bones found inside.

Strange physical sensations and optical contradictions keep visitors coming back for more.

Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.

This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.

Hell on Earth is actually a small town in Michigan where anyone can be mayor for a day.

These old World War II fortifications have been transformed into an unusual equine attraction.