A vast and ancient formation of sandstone, shale, and other sedimentary rocks helps make this place…
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Here in the 'low countries,' nearly all the stately historic buildings are right on the water's edge.
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It's a quite difficult hike to the top of the rock we see closest to us, but from all available evidence…
Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka - © Manfred Bortoli / Sime / eStock Photo
Radiant with a golden glow at night, this village set among rocky hillsides is just as beautiful…
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Folks who take a trip to this place rave about its spectacular scenery, but just looking at pictures…
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With a national park above the waves and a national sanctuary below, you could say this protected area…
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Across from the Italian coast, and over a sparkling blue expanse of the Adriatic Sea, is a coastline…
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Trekking around this loop trail not only offers a good sampling of this park's wilderness, but it may also…
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There's plenty to see in the vast Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, but this expanse of striped sandstone…
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The clear water here affords remarkably high underwater visibility and some truly amazing views of…
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Along this stretch of coast, the boulders blush with color, and due to their rosy hue…
Ploumanac'h, France - © Martin Ruegner / Masterfile
The old saying 'to build castles in Spain' usually refers to an impossible dream, but in some cases…
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A ribbon of road stretches more than 400 miles across vast tundra and through remote mountains.
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When you see landscape art made before the 19th century, it was almost certainly painted in the studio.
Painting by Eugène Boudin - © The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ringing the bell in the island's church is considered very good luck for folks who get married here.
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What phrase would best describe the five villages nestled on the shores of this alpine lake?
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Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - © Maurizio Rellini / SIME / eStock Photo
A surf-tossed coastline in the Pacific Ocean is the home to a very special species of sea lion.
Galápagos sea lion - © Andrew Peacock / Stone / Getty Images
If fantastic castles delight you, this is only one of several set in and around this coastal city.
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