Places scoutboy Wants to Go

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

This declassified Cold War bunker hosts a large collection of Swedish aircraft.

One of the world’s largest collections of petroglyphs records 2,000 years of human activity.

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

A rare surviving Victorian greenhouse designed specifically to house giant water lilies.

This colorful but controversial ceiling has been likened to a 21st-century Sistine Chapel.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

A 19th-century cabin built into a hollowed-out Sequoia tree.

Hidden deep within a Filipino jungle is an incredible waterfall that plunges into a dazzling blue-green pool.

Head past the aisles of tropical fruit and imported candy at this bodega to discover a hidden, weekends-only taco stand.

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

While most bridges allow roads to pass over water, this one allows water to pass over a road.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

You don't have to be an ambassador to dine like one.

This dreamy street will transport you to wintertime in Victorian England.

The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.

An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

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

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.

This Portuguese bullring is built right into the caldera of an island volcano.

One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.