Places ValarieD Wants to Go

A startling waterfall, not far from a roadside viewpoint.

These stunning arched rock formations might be familiar to Windows 10 users.

In this state repository of folk art, perhaps no piece is more representative than this brutal work featuring the town’s distinctive black clay pottery.

This massive Maya archaeological site is home to the tallest man-made structure in Belize.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

Sparkling, calcite-covered skeletons of children who may have been sacrificed to appease an angry god.

The largest Christian church in the country is a complicated symbol of Spanish colonialism.

A hidden museum focusing on the sexual aspects of anthropology.

Take a leisurely walk through the park to find the seven giant troll sculptures hidden throughout the park.

A 14th-century fortified keep showcases the masterpieces of an ingenious 20th-century clockmaker.

This Greek temple, open only an hour a day, was the site of a war of tastes between an architect and an artist.

A Belgian self-built tower inspired by the Bible and ancient civilizations.

A marble Lucifer hides behind the pulpit of this Gothic cathedral.

A wonderfully kitsch bookstore the size of a supermarket.

A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.

Medical history with an amazing, if frighting, collection of wax diseases on display.

This former Masonic lodge has been transformed into part museum, part bar, all awesome.

The Devil’s own choice when he needs a drink in Brussels.

Statues of a fire-breather, a clown, and a whole performing troupe celebrate Luxembourg's creative side.

This Ecuadorian cemetery is home to a jaw-dropping topiary wonderland.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

A mummified Spanish monk found in the walls of an Ecuadorian church, alongside a mummified mouse.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.