Places Sean Emmerton Wants to Go

A remote lodge nestled among some of the world's best-preserved rainforests.

The remains of a former colonial fort on a stretch of beach that is occasionally visited by crocodiles.

An abandoned settlement originally established by British colonialists in the Andaman archipelago.

Marvel of green building techniques that sings with the wind.

The ruins of an ancient island city built atop a coral reef in the South Pacific are spectacular and strange enough to have inspired H.P. Lovecraft.

A museum now occupies the mansion in Samoa where the prolific Scottish writer chose to spend the last years of his life.

The world is full of swimming holes, but few compare to Samoa’s idyllic To Sua ocean trench.

An isolated dive site teeming with cnidarians.

Ancient weaving techniques are used to create these colorful souvenirs.

With only one flight in and out a week, the unfenced runway at this small island's airport transforms into a seaside park for locals and visitors.

This site was once the religious, cultural, and trade center of Sri Lanka.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

A collection of old neon signs from all over Poland line a secluded courtyard.

St. Mary's features one of the most spectacularly decorated cathedral interiors in all of Europe.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

A holy well believed to have healing powers.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.