Places Vrielinkie Wants to Go

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

An abandoned tuberculosis hospital said to be haunted by the patients who died within its walls.

This Portuguese bullring is built right into the caldera of an island volcano.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

Building owners can take out tiles for free at this repository for historic building materials.

This oddly shaped church resembles a rocket.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

Iron Age runes and ruins hide in plain sight along this Portuguese beach.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.

An ancient tomb that still stands in Portugal.

Rainwater transformed this old quarry into a peaceful pond you won't find in most tourist books.

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

A neolithic tomb converted into a tiny chapel.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

Portugal’s highest lighthouse has one of the most impressive focal planes in the world.

You can cross from one country to another in a single hop on this little bridge.

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.