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Bluffs, badlands, and outcrops mark this far western portion of a US state better known for its flatlands.

Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska - © Zack Frank / Shutterstock

Quick question—what's the first country that comes to mind when you think of windmills?

Halnaker Hill, England - © onoky / Adobe Stock

An ancient temple surrounded by beautiful gardens is a sight to treasure, and in this city…

Kyoto, Japan - © Tuul & Bruno Morandi / Sime / eStock Photo

Many say that what you're looking at is the most beautiful lake in its country, so let's see…

Bavaria, Germany - © imageBROKER / Alamy Stock Photo

Black sand beach? Check. Mossy headland meeting the sea? Check. Surreal sea stacks?

Reynisdrangar, Iceland - © Myron Standret / Alamy Stock Photo

When so much scenic beauty is concentrated in one area of the world, it's almost unbelievable.

Railay, Thailand - © Noppasin Wongchum / Alamy Stock Photo

You don’t have to travel all the way here to Halnaker to find a road stretching beneath a canopy of trees.

Halnaker, England - © Lois GoBe / Adobe Stock

Here in the 'low countries,' nearly all the stately historic buildings are right on the water's edge.

The Hague, Netherlands - © f11photo / Adobe Stock

Sunlight casts shadows on the deeply folded hills of an extraordinary desert, bringing out a beauty…

Bardenas Reales, Spain - © ADDICTIVE STOCK / Adobe Stock

New South Wales boasts countless natural wonders, and quite a few of them can be found…

Kiama, Australia - © Tyson Waldron / EyeEm / Getty Images

For a certain beloved bird species, this island chain is a prime place to raise a family.

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland - © Andrei Fried / 500px / Getty Images

As stunning as this bridge is, the views it offers those who cross its span are even more spectacular.

Bastei Bridge, Germany - © Francesco Carovillano / SOPA / eStock Photo

Sure, you've heard of Machu Picchu, but what about the glorious ruins of Pisac or Ollantaytambo?

Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru - © R. Ian Lloyd / Masterfile

Topaz blue surf and golden shores are just as common here as historic sites are farther inland.

Mallorca, Spain - © Stefan Hefele / Mauritius Images / Offset

Relatively few people have visited this remote landscape of surreal rock formations blanketed by dunes.

Hoggar Mountains, Algeria - © Andrea Alborno / Sime / eStock Photo

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Inverness-shire, Scotland - © miroslav_1 / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Inland from Patagonia's coast, the great Andes mountain range begins to rise up, and glaciers abound.

Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina - © Sylvano Mania / 500px / Getty Images

When the petals begin to turn pink, these trees make a striking contrast with the surrounding green fields.

Longyan, China - © SEN LI / Moment / Getty Images

You’re looking at a mountain range that is very old, and very remote. It also happens to be…

Brooks Range, Alaska - © Design Pics / Offset

The name of this bridge became a byword for a never-ending task, and while that may not be accurate…

Forth Bridge, Scotland - © John Carroll Photography / Alamy Stock Photo