Places sdittman Wants to Go

An on-site urban farm and fish pond supply some of the produce for this upscale restaurant.

Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.

At a Bangkok bistro, one pot of beef stew has been cooking non-stop for more than 45 years.

Buddha shrines hide within dark tunnels at this unique forest temple.

Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.

The top of a giant mesa, just outside of Amarillo, appears to float in the sky above.

A time-capsule monument reminding future generations of the importance of efficient and effective use of natural resources.

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

These half-buried combine harvesters just off Route 66 are an homage to the Cadillac Ranch.

A pair of giant legs paying homage to a poem, a king, and it would seem, socks.

Apparently, the whole cosmos emanates from this plain concrete tower.

This mosque is an enduring symbol of Central African Republic's rich Muslim heritage.

Amidst political unrest, this Roman Catholic Cathedral has helped organize peace talks.

The gravestone of the suffragist leader attracted extra visitors during the 2016 election.

The easternmost town in Alaska can only be accessed from Canada.

This art center is way beyond your average pumpkin-carving operation.

A uniquely lettered street sign marks the corner where the iconic word game was invented.

The LSU mascot lived on the college campus in one of the most impressive tiger habitats in the country.

A mysterious find dredged from Louisiana waters.

A 19th-century Gothic, castle-like statehouse by the Mississippi River.

A typographic tribute to the many comedic greats who make Great Britain laugh.

A striking sculpture built to honor the women of the Lakota and Dakota Nations.

The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.