Numerous lakes dot this spectacular region of rugged Alps, thick forests, and regal castles.
Forggensee, Germany - © Günter Gräfenhain / Mauritius Images / Offset
Sure, the beach is a scene full of dramatic beauty, but the town has something to offer as well.
Gold Beach, Oregon - © Venya Manzyuk / 500px / Getty Images
These sandstone formations are icons of the American Southwest and have inspired endless numbers of…
Monument Valley, Navajo Nation - © JLImages / Alamy Stock Photo
'Calanque' is a French word meaning rocky cove or inlet, and if you like the look of this calanque…
Calanque d'En Vau, France - © Daniel Kloe / EyeEm / Getty Images
One of the most renowned spots here is called the 'secret beach'—but can it really be that secret when…
Matinloc Island, Philippines - © kjorgen / iStock / Getty Images Plus
High, craggy basalt peaks alternate with vast forested valleys, and deep ravines cut through the terrain.
The Drakensberg, South Africa - © Heinrich van den Berg / Getty Images
Laid out below this impressive rock-carved citadel is something perhaps just as remarkable:
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Far south of the Giza pyramids, along the banks of the Nile, stands a temple once nearly lost to time.
Dendera Temple, Egypt - © Terence Waeland / Design Pics
Judging from the photos, idyllic coastlines, vibrant cities, and lush savannas all show that this nation...
Savanes District, Côte d'Ivoire - © Westend61 GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo
Volcanic activity formed this landscape, and while the geology may be hard to understand, the result is…
Hanauma Bay, Hawaii - © Brandon Tabiolo / Design Pics / 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
Every corner of this island chain is full of photo-worthy scenery, and since there are three isles…
Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia - © Didier Marti / Moment / Getty Images
The Swiss Alps are made up of smaller subgroups of Alps—and the area we see here is commonly called…
Graubünden, Switzerland - © Chris Rinckes / Shutterstock
Whether caused by runaway nuclear fusion or a star's collapse, the resulting events are…
NGC 5468 galaxy - © ESA/Hubble & NASA, A. Riess et al.
In the blue-green Andaman Sea, patches of rainforest grow on rocky islets, and there are…
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While visitors can certainly choose to grab their skis or bring the kayak, sometimes it's enough just to…
Otago region, New Zealand - © R. Ian Lloyd / Masterfile
What has towering turrets, heavy stone walls, and is usually perched on a high rocky outcrop?
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany - © Reinhard Schmid / Huber / eStock Photo
Karst formations are beloved by sightseers, spelunkers, rock climbers, and geologists alike.
Guangxi, China - © CHINA Landmarks and People by Vision / Alamy Stock Photo
To the east of these rolling farm fields rise the storied Carpathian Mountains. Can you guess…
South Moravian Region, Czech Republic - © Cavan Images / Offset
Marvels of architecture and engineering, these are places of breathtaking beauty and rich history.
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