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Trying to describe this part of the world in words is a bit of a fruitless exercise when…

Trotternish, Scotland - © Marco Bicci / Shutterstock

Pinnacle Rock, that sharp arrowhead-shaped formation, is a distinctive symbol for this island chain.

Bartolomé Island, Ecuador - © Grispb / Adobe Stock

Wondrous sights abound in the vast expanses of this protected desert—including old trees and ancient dunes.

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia - © robertharding / Adobe Stock

In this park, 15 mountains reach over 3,000 feet in elevation, so there's lots of land to climb and…

Snowdonia National Park, Wales - © James Osmond / Image Bank / Getty Images

Not just one, but three walls gird this stern fortified castle set below the Apennine mountains.

Torrechiara Castle, Italy - © Erik Concari / PLM Collection / Offset

We've got a bird's-eye view of Banana Beach, one of the prettiest parts of this island's coastline.

Banana Beach, Príncipe - © Henning Marstrand / Design Pics

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Pulau Ubin, Singapore - © AliB_Photography / iStock / Getty Images Plus

As if this elaborate stone span wasn’t enough of a draw for photographers, not far from here rises…

Leshan, China - © Philippe LEJEANVRE / Moment / Getty Images

Local legend tells of Viking Age meetings held in a cave near here, and from the looks of this landscape…

Dyrhólaey, Iceland - © Jordan Siemens / Digital Vision / Getty Images

Deep forests, glassy lakes, and high mountains are home to a thriving population of brown bears.

Shiretoko National Park, Japan - © Jochen Schlenker / Masterfile

Sunsets are special here on this lake—but that isn't the only time of day the scenery looks good.

Lake Petén Itzá, Guatemala - © Svetlana Bykova / Alamy Stock Photo

Karst is a kind of terrain where rocks like limestone are eroded by wind and water into fantastic shapes.

Akiyoshidai, Japan - © Aflo Relax / Masterfile

On this island, breathtaking waterfalls set within pristine rainforests are just the beginning of…

Banyu Wana Amertha waterfall, Indonesia - © Erwinjaya Wijaya / 500px / Getty Images

Stroll by any of the rock formations here and you're likely to see climbers scaling the sandstone walls.

Garden of the Gods, Colorado - © Sean Pavone / iStock / Getty Images Plus

When your first literary mention goes back to Homer's 'Odyssey' you've got some bragging rights.

Cape Sounion, Greece - © Massimo Ripani / SIME / SOPA Collection / Offset

Listen carefully—can you hear thundering hooves and the bellowing of thirsty pack animals?

Guelta d'Archei, Chad - © Beata Tabak / Alamy Stock Photo

Lots of people are familiar with many parts of this very long shoreline, but did you know…

Trinidad, California - © Itai Rom / 500px / Getty Images

San Cristóbal Island, where this photo was snapped, is just a small part of a naturalist’s wonderland.

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador - © Maridav / Shutterstock

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Canton of Valais, Switzerland - © Andrew Merry / Moment / Getty Images

We're looking at drift ice floating in the coastal waters of one of the world's largest islands.

Baffin Island, Canada - © wildestanimal / Moment / Getty Images