Places summermaddux Wants to Go

A jungle cave in Peru of unknown depths, otherworldly sounds, and strange nocturnal birds that navigate by echolocation.

This nature center has one of the largest collections of native raptors in the Pacific Northwest.

Longtime headquarters of controversial boys' club for the world's wealthiest and most powerful.

The largest collection of medicinal plants in Australia is also home to a witch who will show you how to use them.

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.

A historic structure inspired by Roman, Muslim, and Jewish bath houses.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

On Gellért Hill, this statue depicts the tragic tale of lovers divided by the Danube.

A tropical paradise just a short trip from the opera house is filled with beautiful winged creatures.

This small canyon is home to a treasure trove of geological oddities.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

Sidle into a side alley for a taste of sumo wrestlers' traditional hot-pot soup, in a tiny restaurant founded by a former competitor.

Marvel at the opulent Art Nouveau interior while dining on dirt-cheap French classics.

This love letter to Poland serves bracing dill pickle soup and plump pierogis.

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.

This copy of the famous Prague Astronomical Clock is the result of one man's passion project.

This entire museum is dedicated to a single smelly delicacy.

Instead of sermons, this church became home to millions of books.

Nothing to see here.

Scale the heights of this 100-foot play space shaped like a ferocious dragon.

This futuristic German spa allows visitors to float in a pool of salt water while zoning out to underwater techno.

This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.

Icelandic folklore says this giant boulder was ripped from the mountains and placed at its current location, where it became home to elves.

A Neolithic passage tomb said to have sheltered two legendary Irish lovers.