Places thedeparture Wants to Go

Sacred waters rescued from the wrath of a volcano.

In this Balinese village, coconut shells containing placentas are hung from trees.

Bali’s Mother Temple, a breathtaking complex that rises serenely up the side of an active volcano.

The inky volcanic sand leads to reefs teeming with aquatic life waiting to be discovered by snorkelers and divers.

The cemetery was built for the Spanish colonial elite, but its most famous residents were all buried in unmarked graves.

A church made of steel.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

The radio station that's been promising to make love to you for the last 15 years—if you happen to be on one specific block in suburban New Jersey.

An island off the coast of South Australia is home to the last purebred Ligurian bees.

An 18-meter-long sarcophagus of a constantly growing dead prophet.

A mysterious ancient cemetery with Roman sarcophagi and Lycian inscriptions.

A fascinating assortment of cave dwellings, medieval ruins, and sarcophagi are being devoured by the forest.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

This frescoed ancient burial mound is a colorful window into China’s influence in early Japan.

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

Perhaps the world's cheapest vending machines.

Japan's first automaton went missing, only to be revived by the Osaka Science Museum.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

Inside the columbarium, thousands of colorful, high-tech Buddhas guard the ashes of the dead.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.