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Way out in the cold North Atlantic Ocean is a remote green island graced with stupendous scenery.

Eysturoy, Faroe Islands - © Paul Zizka / Cavan Images

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

Lush and rugged in equal measure, this canyon is a place rich in ecological diversity and apparently…

Santa Catarina, Brazil - © artifirsov / Adobe Stock

Here is a land of tremendous waterfalls, rushing rivers, hidden ponds, and flooded caves.

Huasteca Potosina, Mexico - © Robert Harding World Imagery / Offset

What is it about colossal bridges that make them such compelling photography subjects?

New York City - © quietbits / Shutterstock

From one look at the tiers of mud-brick structures, you can tell this place is an engineering marvel.

Aït Benhaddou, Morocco - © Starcevic / E+ / Getty Images

One of the most arid regions on Earth isn't some flat, featureless scene of sun and sand.

Ubari, Libya - © cinoby / iStock / Getty Images Plus

What's that astounding desert landscape that stretches off as far as the eye can see?

Grand Canyon, Arizona - © photoff / Adobe Stock

Many people visiting this national park hike up to the 10,023-foot summit at daybreak or twilight.

Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii - © robertharding / Adobe Stock

Famous for these bald granite peaks, what other visual wonders does this terrain hold?

Namib Desert, Namibia - © Martin Mecnarowski / Shutterstock

Named for the way the rays of the setting sun turned a pair of cliffs a golden hue, to be entirely honest…

Golden Gate Highlands, South Africa - © Ben Pipe / Sime / eStock Photo

We're visiting the highest portion of what's been called the 'geologic backbone' of North Africa.

Ouzighimt, Morocco - © Arturo Cano Miño / Design Pics

In the local parlance, this spot on the Mediterranean is known as Capo Greco, but judging by photos…

Cape Greco, Cyprus - © Alf / Moment / Getty Images

The English poet Lord Byron once declared this country the 'most beautiful merging of land and sea'…

Bay of Kotor, Montenegro - © gehringj / E+ / Getty Images

Millions of years ago it began its existence as a massive stratovolcano, and over time it became…

Mount Kenya, Kenya - © Martin Klima / EyeEm / Getty Images

Start your Mother’s Day celebration off right with a home-cooked brunch.

Poppy field at sunset, Laceby, England, UK - © Fotos 593 / Adobe Stock

To the east of these rolling farm fields rise the storied Carpathian Mountains. Can you guess…

South Moravian Region, Czech Republic - © Cavan Images / Offset

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

Seemingly endless dune fields can appear forbidding, but as photography subjects...

Sahara Desert, Tunisia - © Riccardo Spila / SOPA / eStock Photo

In a city full of breathtaking viewpoints, one of the most stunning spots to stand is near the top of…

Peak Tram, Hong Kong SAR - © Caroline Pang / Moment / Getty Images