Places vijayhm Wants to Go

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

These eight mummies are the best-preserved human remains ever discovered in North America.

A remote Arctic museum focusing on the science of icebergs and the archaeology of an ancient Inuit settlement which lies just outside its doors.

This abandoned Antarctic research station is a Soviet ghost frozen in time.

The ship responsible for Antarctica’s largest oil spill still lies just below the surface.

An abandoned whaling station on an active volcano offers hot springs in Antarctica, surrounded by ruined giants of industry.

One of only two civilian settlements in the desolate lands of chilly Antarctica.

Russian Orthodox church built on an Antarctic island.

The Uyghur settlement in the middle of a lake continues to raise questions.

History, geography, and shamanism meet in this eye-catching monument to the greatness of three empires.

A mysterious phallic rock on the grounds of a Buddhist monastery.

Hidden treasures belonging to Mongolia's most revered and multi-talented monk spent decades buried in the Gobi desert.

Mongolian Buddhists believe this monastery in the Gobi desert to be the center of the world's spiritual energy.

Forgotten German bunkers in China create a sharp cultural contrast.

Wander through a subtropical island rich with 19th-century colonial architecture, grand pianos, and the reassurance that you won't encounter automobiles.

One of “America’s Most Endangered Historic Places” is a building shaped like a giant turtle.

Created by four famous men, the beautifully designed Buffalo State Asylum was resurrected as a hotel and art center, but still boasts a ghost story or two.

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest—and favorite—architectural masterpieces was almost lost.

A Byzantine-style concrete artwork pays tribute to a 17th-century saint.

A communal hub where threads of countless textile traditions intertwine.

The only boathouse Frank Lloyd Wright ever designed was also the only unbuilt structure in his famous Wasmuth Portfolio, until 2007.

This landmark jazz venue is the oldest continuously running African-American club in the United States. Currently undergoing renovations, it is set to reopen in late 2025.

The seat of Buffalo government is a gorgeous Art Deco palace.

A 19th-century architectural wonder designed by the "father of the skyscraper."