Places simonele Wants to Go

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

Hidden deep in the Guatemalan jungle is a turquoise paradise of natural pools, caves, and waterfalls.

A tiny museum dedicated exclusively to the tiny art that decorates matchboxes.

Called the "Armenian Stonehenge," this ring of menhirs pierced with holes may be a prehistoric astronomical observatory.

Right up until the 20th century this network of man-made caves was the biggest village in Eastern Armenia.

The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

This series of Armenian caves held the oldest brain, shoe, and winery in the world.

A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.

A floating interfaith chapel made from ocean plastic.

An unexpected mix of medieval buildings and modern street art.

The world’s most biodiverse place when it comes to plants.

One of the most colorful free outdoor attractions in San Diego, this park is filled with murals and ties to history.

Take a guided tour at this tucked-away villa, which is an internationally recognized architectural gem.

A unique museum focusing on the history of carpets and fabrics from different tribes and eras in Moroccan history.

Alabama’s oldest and largest metaphysical shop.

A gem in the middle of the desert that looks like it came straight from a fairytale.

The only museum in North America dedicated to Memphis hoodoo history.

A small shrine run entirely by vending machines.

Celebrating Colombian coffee growers with a big gulp of a sculpture.

Hidden 2600-year-old Urartian tomb is located in close proximity to a busy shopping mall.

An important message and optimistic splash of color in a troubled neighborhood.

Even Michelin-starred chefs are said to get their cleavers at this century-old shop.

This izakaya restaurant was designed to look like the Biblical vessel.