Wandering among the ruins is an up close and personal way to experience what remains of an empire.
Rome, Italy - © RilindH / RooM / Getty Images
When so much scenic beauty is concentrated in one area of the world, it's almost unbelievable.
Railay, Thailand - © Noppasin Wongchum / Alamy Stock Photo
Arches, some monumental and some delicate, gave this park its name, but there's much more to see…
Arches National Park, Utah - © Jordan Banks / Sime / eStock Photo
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Queensland, Australia - © Warren Keelan
Shallow areas in Earth’s crust allow groundwater to be heated by the planet's molten core, and the results…
Waiotapu, New Zealand - © Michael Rucker / ImageBROKER / Offset
The towering rock formations get a lot of attention, and rightly so, but really all of the sights here…
Victoria, Australia - © Christopher Meder / Shutterstock
Ringing the bell in the island's church is considered very good luck for folks who get married here.
Lake Bled, Slovenia - © ClickAlps / Masterfile
When looking up the definition of the word 'craggy' the results should always include…
Brittany, France - © Olimpio Fantuz/SIME / SOPA Collection / Offset
Some places are designated as national parks, and others as national forests, but this area is…
Sycamore Canyon, Arizona - © Robert Harding World Imagery/ Offset
So blessed with a variety of iconic and incredible landscapes, this peninsula is often called…
Gatklettur, Iceland - © Phillip Chow / Moment / Getty Images
While there's only one national park in the whole of this US state, it's most certainly a stunner.
Acadia National Park, Maine - © Sceninc Media / Adobe Stock
Trails curl around these stark mountains, and each path seems to end in another amazing view.
Moskenesøya, Norway - © Daniel Bosma / Moment / Getty Images
In the local parlance, this spot on the Mediterranean is known as Capo Greco, but judging by photos…
Cape Greco, Cyprus - © Alf / Moment / Getty Images
Named for the way the rays of the setting sun turned a pair of cliffs a golden hue, to be entirely honest…
Golden Gate Highlands, South Africa - © Ben Pipe / Sime / eStock Photo
Early paintings by great artists usually hint at the genius to come, and this canvas certainly does that.
Painting by Jacob van Ruisdael - © The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Way up here we get a view of the vast green forest canopy that covers a spectacular ecosystem.
Masoala National Park, Madagascar - © Mint Images / Masterfile
Ruggedly eroded rocks enclose a bay of sparkling water so clear you might not believe your eyes.
Caprera Island, Italy - © Tore65 / Shutterstock
It's very rare that a large expanse of desert will only be made of sand—around here you'll find…
Ennedi Plateau, Chad - © Nikolay Khil / Alamy Stock Photo
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
Folks who take a trip to this place rave about its pristine and spectacular scenery, but just…
Acadia National Park, Maine - © Stan Dzugan / Moment / Getty Images