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Here in the highveld, monoliths rise to touch the clouds, grasslands stretch for miles, and the views…

Free State, South Africa - © Hannes Thirion / Shutterstock

A big lake of aquamarine water isn't the only breathtakingly beautiful sight in this region.

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand - © Marcel Rudolph-Gajda / Adobe Stock

Often shrouded by fog, the summit of this mountain is covered by lush, green vegetation and a large lake.

Mount Bisoke, Rwanda - © Yann / Adobe Stock

Many people call this city the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and it's also known as…

Ponte Vecchio bridge, Italy - © Stefano Coltelli / SOPA / eStock Photo

Just beyond the frame of this image, waves of the Atlantic break on a long, sandy shoreline.

Garzón, Uruguay - © Victoria Inzaurraga / 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

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

Canals are common in this part of Europe, which is nearly 23 feet below sea level at its lowest point.

Amsterdam, Netherlands - © Daniel Viñé Garcia / Moment / Getty Images

Plenty of walking paths here offer a chance to stretch those legs, but mostly there’s lots to look at.

Libo County, China - © HelloRF Zcool / Shutterstock

Just how picturesque is a white sand coastline swept by a blue sea and peppered with orange rocks?

Bay of Fires, Tasmania - © Benny Marty / Shutterstock

Blue, green, and white are the main colors you'll see here in this island nation set in the Indian Ocean.

Ile aux Aigrettes, Mauritius - © ClickAlps / Design Pics

Because of the heavy snow that falls here much of the year, this region is only open to visitors in summer.

Highlands of Iceland - © EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER / E+ / Getty Images

Thundering cascades plummet into a long canyon, creating a scene irresistible to photographers.

Iguazú Falls, South America - © Fotos 593 / Adobe Stock

From exciting cities and vibrant towns to peaceful natural wonders, the US has many amazing places to visit.

Waianapanapa State Park, Maui, Hawaii - © lameeks / Adobe Stock

The sky is as much a part of this landscape’s stark beauty as the towering stones and wide desert vistas.

Arches National Park, Utah - © aheflin /Adobe Stock

Garden festivals are a wonderful way to get a sense of the vast variety of the world's natural beauty.

Royal Flora Ratchaphruek, Thailand - © Kamon Supasawat / Moment / Getty Images

Think of the South of France and you'll usually conjure up many scenes of seaside splendor.

Conques, France - © freeartist / Alamy Stock Photo

Zip lining, paragliding, canyon cable cars—these are just a few of the more adventurous ways to…

Tungurahua Province, Ecuador - © Barna Tanko / Alamy

Far below the large castle, another renowned symbol of this city spans the Nishiki River.

Iwakuni, Japan - © Christian Kober / robertharding / age footstock

There are emerald green mountains here, rising high above long stretches of golden sand beaches.

Bureh Beach, Sierra Leone - © Muhammad Shah Jaman / EyeEm / Getty Images