Picture yourself wandering the colorful, cobbled streets of Guanajuato, a colonial-era city with alleyways that twist like an Escher drawing. You round a corner, and suddenly — there it is. A man made of bronze. Or is it stone? You pause. Then blink. He blinks back. Startled laughter erupts around you — because that statue? It’s alive.

If you’re a fan of eerie, cinematic atmospheres with a hint of mystery—but still want to soak in nature’s raw beauty—then the Eucalyptus Pine Forest in the Dieng Plateau deserves a spot on your travel bucket list. This isn't just another forest. It's a haunting blend of serenity and spookiness, wrapped in fog and silence.