You're looking down a long staircase that leads back to the mainland from the top of a…
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Legends surround the origins of these towering formations that line up from shore to sea.
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Standing tall above the water, a vividly painted lighthouse isn't the only thing that towers here.
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The colors of the ground cover here depend on the time of year, but that majestic peak…
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Checking the tide tables is an essential first step before visiting this island that's steeped in history…
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Looking at this scattering of super tall, spindly trees might lead you to a quick assumption.
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Here is a land of stark beauty, of windswept treeless plains, seas of sand, and hulking granite mountains.
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Stroll by any of the rock formations here and you're likely to see climbers scaling the sandstone walls.
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Long streets of inlaid stone, ornate apartment blocks, mosaic-tiled baths, and a working amphitheater…
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You're looking at just a sliver of a 3,000-square-mile arid region in a remote corner of…
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Some of the features in this landscape may be hard to pronounce by those who don't speak the language…
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Towering and jagged peaks, a glassy river, and a glimmering jewel of a town make this setting…
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Penguins can’t get boutonnieres into their tuxedo jackets, so some make do with a chinstrap instead.
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While this vista is less common than others, there isn't a bad viewpoint anywhere on the entire rim.
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So exquisite and historic are the objects and buildings found here that they've been added to…
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While there are sound scientific explanations of why that beak is so big and bright, sometimes…
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When the petals begin to turn pink, these trees make a striking contrast with the surrounding green fields.
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Every year, millions of animals pass through this beautiful savanna on a massive migration.
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When people look at this arch, some see a dragon taking a sip, while others imagine a dinosaur drinking.
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