Places traceyjaynne Wants to Go

From open waters to open dance floors—this decommissioned ferry has been transformed into a lively nightclub.

German-style coffee and cake, just like Oma used to make it.

This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

A giant snail sculpture looking longingly at the German traffic museum.

A stairway to heaven, or to nowhere at all.

Over thousands of years, this slot canyon was carved out of the bed of an ancient lake.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

A beautiful final resting place for some of the noteworthy deceased.

A raised boardwalk winds through a thicket of stunted, century-old trees no more than nine feet tall.

This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.

Amsterdam's narrowest house facade is a monument to 17th-century tax evasion.

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.

Colorful and chaotic stacked hotel in North Holland.

This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.

Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.

A nomadic museum known for its art exhibitions about religion and faith.

This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.