Places splamo Wants to Go

A counter-culture bookstore like no other hides in plain sight in the streets of Paris.

One of the oldest medical collections in Europe focusing on rare surgical instruments.

This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.

This ghostly Alaska village still clings to a steep cliffside despite having been abandoned for over 50 years.

Abandoned mini-mansions that were once intended for affluent Bangkok families now sit empty.

A treasure trove of pathological, forensic, parasitological, and anatomical specimens.

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

This tourist village in Nairobi celebrates the traditional lifestyles and customs of Kenyan tribes.

Kenyan restaurant is a carnivore's paradise, serving exotic meats at its ultimate 'Beast of a Feast.'

Located in Nairobi National Park, this animal orphanage is the oldest of its kind in Kenya.

This urban park is home to monkeys and a number of endangered plants.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

An exotic jungle hideaway run entirely by indigenous Kichwa women.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

A bibliophile's heaven that contains hundreds of bookstores, offering over a third of secondhand books for sale in Tokyo.

The innocent intentions of this monument are somewhat lost in the sculpture's muscled imagery.

Where you can hail your favorite fictional commanders-in-chief.

There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby.