Places vmhenshaw Wants to Go

A countryside Romanian cemetery filled with colorful crosses bearing lyrical, ironic, or satirical rhymes.

Moss and stone turn this waterfall into an otherworldly liquid veil.

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.

Brass plaques embedded in pavement preserve the memories of those who lost their lives at the hands of Nazis during World War II.

A sculpture of the beloved author surrounded by characters from his fairy tales.

A once-fairy tale mansion now stands in a state of disrepair.

This spaceship sculpture in the middle of the Slovakian capital looks like it just crash-landed.

A unique hotel for the artistic soul.

The costumes depict the Kurent, the star character of the annual Kurentovanje festival.

The monument honors the mountaineers who were part of Europe’s best anti-Nazi forces.

Deep underground, the rusting remains of a German water pumping station from World War II.

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

This cutting edge museum details the history of skiing, from its ancient origins to its status as a sport.

Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.

Beautiful antiques and obscure engineering artifacts trace the evolution of phones from rare luxuries to ubiquitous.

A scene from one of Hungary's most famous novels.

A diminutive statue that was inspired by the sculptor's own daughter.

The metal leaves on this tree are engraved with the names of Holocaust victims.

The world’s first statue of the late Apple co-founder.

Time stands still at this serene burial ground in the center of Budapest.

A collection of intricate sculptures so small they have to be seen through a microscope.

A random tree outside a Budapest hotel has become a DIY shrine to the late singer.