Places taylorlanxon Wants to Go

A small museum in the Bay of Pigs gives the Cuban perspective on the famously failed U.S. invasion.

A colorful narrow alley in Cuba is full of street art and sculptures made of found objects.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

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

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

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

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

Tokyo’s only Ainu restaurant serves Indigenous food from northern Japan.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

The largest underground lake in Europe.

Artworks by loners, prisoners and the criminally insane.