In this country, the custom of admiring cherry blossoms is known as 'hanami,' and it dates back centuries.
Yokohama, Japan - © Agustin Rafael C. Reyes / Moment / 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
You're not going to see lions in trees just anywhere—it only happens in a few places, and this place…
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda - © duelune / Adobe Stock
Coastal forests lead to pristine bays, and sandy beaches are hugged by rocky headlands.
Eastern Cape, South Africa - © Vincent van Oosten / Shutterstock
Although this small island is a photogenic spot most any time of the day (or moonlit night)…
Engetsu Island, Japan - © Ployprapai Mongkolsamai / Shutterstock
Opened in the late 1990's, this bridge crosses the Tagus River in a city steeped in antiquity.
Lisbon, Portugal - © Tiago Alberto / EyeEm / Getty Images
Often called the highest point between the Alleghenies and the Rockies, it may not technically be that, but…
Mount Magazine State Park, Arkansas - © Zack Frank / Shutterstock
If you squint your eyes a little you can just about imagine Viking ships sailing these waters.
Møre og Romsdal, Norway - © Anton Petrus / Moment / Getty Images
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
While this vista is less common than others, there isn't a bad viewpoint anywhere on the entire rim.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona - © Bernd Grundmann / Huber / eStock Photo
Arm-like structures twist and wind around each other on a galactic scale, and these pinwheels are truly…
NGC 2608 galaxy - © ESA/Hubble & NASA, A. Riess et al.
Its coast is wild and rocky, but this island's interior has a quiet and powerful splendor that's…
Ashoro-cho, Japan - © Masterfile
Travelers looking for breathtaking landscapes won't be disappointed by what this country offers.
Svörtuloft Lighthouse, Iceland - © YONGRONG YU / Moment / Getty Images
A grand European city rich in history and cultural treasures, and so much of it is built on canals.
Bruges, Belgium - © KavalenkavaVolha / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Alone, this type of bird makes a graceful picture, but when they get together they're even more impressive.
Mussulo Bay, Angola - © artur carvalho / Moment / Getty Images
Just what on Earth are these rolling hills of russet, striped with bands of green and gray?
Cheltenham Badlands, Canada - © Chris Jones / 500px / Getty Images
Introducing the new Bing
Queensland, Australia - © Warren Keelan
All is calm here at the North Pier, as the sun shines and water ripples in a gentle breeze, but…
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Sure, you've heard of Machu Picchu, but what about the glorious ruins of Pisac or Ollantaytambo?
Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru - © R. Ian Lloyd / Masterfile
Caves hidden in the rocky cliffs here reveal stunning works of art left behind by past civilizations.
Tassili N'ajjer, Algeria - © DPK-Photo / Alamy Stock Photo