While it may be the second smallest state in its country, it also happens to boast the tallest peak…
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Once all the turrets, gables, and balconies were built, the interior designers were called in.
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A waterway that runs a course of more than 200 miles across this part of the world is bound to create…
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With this much ice around, is there any doubt we're visiting a place north of the Arctic Circle?
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Among the craggy sandstone cliffs, and sometimes built right into them, are houses and altars.
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Roughly 50 miles of scenic route winds along this well-known coastline, revealing sights sure to…
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A canopy of green rainforest surrounds this idyllic waterfall, and the river below is really that blue.
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What may look like some artist’s rendering of a fairy tale landscape is actually a real place.
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On this island, breathtaking waterfalls set within pristine rainforests are just the beginning of…
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Strung in a line along the boundary of the East China and Philippine Seas, this collection of islands…
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Folks who take a trip to this place rave about its pristine and spectacular scenery, but just…
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Just around the bend from here is a huge rock formation resembling a serpent sipping from the sea.
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Black sand beach? Check. Mossy headland meeting the sea? Check. Surreal sea stacks?
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During certain times of the year, these waters host some very impressive marine mammals.
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By the looks of it, Scotland's very first national park may also be its most stunningly scenic.
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Some national parks feature pristine lakes or old-growth forests as their star attractions.
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Choosing the most spectacular sight in this extraordinary national park can be difficult.
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It's not easy to get to this spot, but quite a few people are inspired to make the trek.
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Although popular with visitors, much of this island is part of a protected nature reserve, so it's still…
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