Some scenic routes pose great challenges to the hiker, finally rewarding their hard work with amazing views.
Ubud, Indonesia - © R. Ian Lloyd / Masterfile
Taking up a big chunk of its small island, this 16th-century fortress is a nice place to visit…
Château d'If, France - © gurgenb / Adobe Stock
While it's no tropical paradise, this country is in the running for site of the world's best waterfalls.
Skógafoss waterfall, Iceland - © Maridav / Adobe Stock
With its abundance of craggy and magnificent landscapes, mild weather, and amazing coastline…
Tenerife, Canary Islands - © Marco Bottigelli / Moment / Getty Images
If this scene reminds you of a fine painting, it may be because this region has inspired artists for ages.
Lake District National Park, England - © Cavan Images / Offset
Whether its photographed from the top, middle, or far down the rocky canyon at its base…
Ouzoud, Morocco - © Szymon Barylski / Shutterstock
The towering rock formations get a lot of attention, and rightly so, but really all of the sights here…
Victoria, Australia - © Christopher Meder / Shutterstock
Atop a natural limestone bridge are a series of stepped pools that are set like turquoise jewels.
Semuc Champey, Guatemala - © Aaron Morgan / 500px / Getty Images
It may be fierce in the wild, but with its sweet face and fuzzy coat, this critter is definitely a cutie.
Southern tamandua - © Westend61 GmbH / Fotofeeling / Alamy Stock Photo
When so much scenic beauty is concentrated in one area of the world, it's almost unbelievable.
Railay, Thailand - © Noppasin Wongchum / Alamy Stock Photo
Sure, art trends come and go, and some artists get labeled old-fashioned when a new vision takes over...
Painting by Albert Bierstadt - © The Metropolitan Museum of Art
With its rainforests, cliffs, and waterfalls, a glimpse of this island's interior is breathtaking enough.
Chamarel, Mauritius - © Peter Langer / Design Pics
It's hard to beat a scenic viewpoint that comes complete with remarkable ancient ruins, but…
Carthage, Tunisia - © Romas_Photo / Shutterstock
While this deep blue lake and that snow-clad mountain would both look fantastic on their own…
Los Lagos Region, Chile - © Henner Damke / Shutterstock
One of the world’s great nature parks includes this dramatic headland, as well as mountains, beaches, and…
Cape Peninsula, South Africa - © Robert Harding World Imagery / Offset
Billions of years in the future this galactic neighbor is going to pay us a dramatic visit, but for now…
Andromeda galaxy - © ESA / Herschel / PACS / SPIRE / J.Fritz, U.Gent / XMM-Newton / EPIC / W. Pietsch, MPE / NASA
Although these images should please just about anyone who enjoys looking at great landscape shots…
Corsica, France - © Riccardo Spila/SIME / SOPA Collection / Offset
This isn't the biggest island in this national lakeshore, but it's likely the most visited.
Devils Island, Wisconsin - © Gottography / Shutterstock
What is it about colossal bridges that make them such compelling photography subjects?
New York City - © quietbits / Shutterstock
Quick question—what's the first country that comes to mind when you think of windmills?
Halnaker Hill, England - © onoky / Adobe Stock