Yakushima, Japan
Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine
The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'
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Yakushima, Japan
The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'
Upper Hutt, New Zealand
You may recognize this beautiful grove within Kaitoke Regional Park as location of the house of Elrond.
Astoria, Oregon
The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.
New York, New York
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
Kerry, Ireland
Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Alnwick, England
This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
Highland, Scotland
This rare surviving broch is one of Scotland's most impressive Bronze Age structures.
Skibbereen, Ireland
This floating garden in the sky is straight out of a fairy tale, but the real thing is nothing short of magical.
Oradour-sur-Glane, France
This French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to German atrocities during World War II.
La Malbaie, Québec
This Quebec estate is home to the elaborate gardens of a self-taught horticulturist.
London, England
William Blake claimed to have painted this gothic masterpiece after encountering this nightmarish being in a vision.
Gimli, Manitoba
Icelandic settlement in Manitoba established in 1875.
Marblehead, Massachusetts
This Gothic castle was inspired by Erik the Red's Viking residence at Brattahlid in Greenland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
Rye, England
This centuries-old hotel hides a network of secret cellars and passages once used by smugglers.
Saint Austell, England
400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.
Toronto, Ontario
This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.
Rasiglia, Italy
This medieval mountain town is also known as the "Village of Streams."
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.
Williams, Arizona
A small canyon with petroglyphs and a seasonal waterfall, only a short hike from the remnants of old Route 66.
Waitomo, New Zealand
Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.