It's a quite difficult hike to the top of the rock we see closest to us, but from all available evidence…
Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka - © Manfred Bortoli / Sime / eStock Photo
Radiant with a golden glow at night, this village set among rocky hillsides is just as beautiful…
Gagliano Castelferrato, Italy - © Sandro Bisaro / Moment / Getty Images
Unadorned but powerfully strong in its simplicity, this 14th-century fortress is a stunning sight…
Castelvecchio, Italy - © Ariy / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Daily visits across this enormous sand dune are restricted due to the fragility of its soft structure.
Parnidis Dune, Lithuania - © FuGazi / iStock / Getty Images Plus
When the sun sets in this part of the Andes, shadows lend the place even more mystery than when it's…
Puente del Inca, Argentina - © Robert Harding World Imagery / Offset
Even during the dry season, this vast nature preserve is a place of lush rainforests and sublime sights.
Erawan National Park, Thailand - © Phornphon Srimoaon / Moment / Getty Images
With its lush forests and scenic trails, this entire park is one big photo op, but let's take a moment to…
Vogel State Park, Georgia - © Sean Pavone / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Not far from here is a town surrounded by stunning scenery and steeped in art and history.
Gianyar Regency, Bali - © Cocos.Bounty / Shutterstock
Here we see a river that's inspired the settling of towns, the construction of mills, and the passing of…
Androscoggin River, Maine - © Cappi Thompson / Moment / Getty Images
The art and commerce of film take center stage here in a glitzy spot on the French Riviera.
Cannes, France - © Stockbym / Alamy Stock Photo
In a park known for its stunning scenery, this mountain stands out as a favorite of photographers.
North Cascades National Park, Washington - © Madhulika Sarupria / 500px Prime / Getty Images
When photographers find themselves situated in this spot, they're fortunate indeed because…
Grindelwald, Switzerland - © Anton Petrus / Moment / Getty Images
At least 7,000 islands make up this country, and some of the most spectacular are found right here.
Palawan, Philippines - © Atlantide Phototravel / Corbis Documentary / Getty Images
Considered the Capital of the Alps, this French city boasts a splendid scenic backdrop.
Grenoble, France - © Olena Buyskykh / Alamy Stock Photo
It might be hard to imagine from this image, but we're looking at one of the biggest cities in the Americas.
Tijuca Forest National Park, Brazil - © Vitor Marigo / Aurora Photos / Getty Images
If you've never heard of the ecoregion this island chain belongs to, it's time to take a look at…
Santo Antão, Cabo Verde - © Jon Arnold Images Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo
Strung in a line along the boundary of the East China and Philippine Seas, this collection of islands…
Okinawa Island, Japan - © ilker erdem sonmez / Alamy Stock Photo
If we were to zoom way in on our aerial image, we'd see the details that make up this beautiful island.
Frisian Islands, Netherlands - © Frans Lemmens / Corbis Documentary / Getty Images
The lowest, driest, and hottest place in North America is also a pretty hot destination for…
Death Valley, California - © Matteo Colombo / Stone / Getty Images
The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer took this picture.
Bombetoka Bay, Madagascar - © U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team NASA / GSFC / METI / ERSDAC / JAROS