Places shadbolteben Wants to Go

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

The village's cobblestone streets are lined with shops displaying exquisite copper craftsmanship.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.

The largest catacomb system in the world.

There's a labyrinth of medieval chambers hidden deep below a 15th-century pub.

The old Niles Canyon Aqueduct in the San Francisco Bay Area is a bemusing and secret trail through nature for wayward travelers.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

Abandoned railway line circling the city of Paris.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

An Italian crevasse filled with abandoned buildings gives visitors a look at the world without humans.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

The tallest sea cliffs on the Southern Hemisphere are a climber's worst nightmare.

A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.

An abandoned railroad tunnel is now filled with bioluminescent bugs.

A rocky sea serpent hides caves, blowholes, and a spectacular natural bridge.

Created hundreds of years ago, the magical follies and landscapes at this park were almost lost to time before being restored.

A unique waterfall that some believe attracts the fairfolk.

The remains of Crystal Palace Great Exhibition of 1851.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

This series of Scottish caves has no clear purpose other than baffling historians.

A Hawaiian stairway to heaven—that you can't climb.