Places vijayhm Wants to Go

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

One of the only two archaeological sites in Japan to feature petroglyphs, which some believe to be a long-lost writing system of the gods.

A natural wonder with mythological ties to the local Ainu tradition.

This beautiful Japanese garden is a memorial to the samurai who literally wrote the book on business as martial art.

The largest archaeological site from the Yayoi period.

The former site of Fukuoka’s legendary ramen joint works hard to guide customers to the “original” original.

A deserted island in southwest Japan that once sheltered persecuted Christians.

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

Ruins and statues dot the landscape of this tiny island rich with royal history.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

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.

The seat of the lost Ryukyu Kingdom has survived numerous fires and wars over the centuries.

Towering sandstone rock formations where 'The Chronicles of Narnia' was filmed.

This stone amphitheater was once part of Nazi Germany's plan to promote propaganda.

Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

Tourists often confuse this beautifully ornate former cigarette factory for a mosque.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.

Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.

A wunderkammer of exoticism immortalized by Tom Waits.

This unique exhibit "Dialogue in the Dark" reverses roles as the visionless become guides and the sighted become ‘blind.’

Carved fountains poignantly placed in parks and in front of special monuments.