Places sophiestjacques Wants to Go

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

360-degree virtual reality chamber physically immerses scientists into their data.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.

This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.

Graffiti, cars, and religion combine to create this jungle of scrap in the Nevada desert.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

As you overlook the Howe Sound and the town of Squamish, your breath will be taken away by its beauty or the stairs... probably all the stairs.

Cave where bat-eating snakes hang down from the ceiling.

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

This small patch of land is the final resting for these communication relics of the past.

Climb atop one of the world's longest and heaviest trains for an unbelievable journey across the Sahara Desert.

Though it won't take you far, the wood train housed at this station is the last of its kind in Japan.

These wondrously illuminated caverns extend under the mountains of the Fukushima Prefecture.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”