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