In the winter, these plump little waders are a common sight on warm southern beaches.
Bottle Beach, Washington state - © Danita Delimont / Offset
A primeval panorama on a vast scale, this park holds many natural treasures, with each vista looking…
Canaima National Park, Venezuela - © apomares / E+ / Getty Images
Here in the 'low countries,' nearly all the stately historic buildings are right on the water's edge.
The Hague, Netherlands - © f11photo / Adobe Stock
Some road trip routes are pretty humdrum, while other highways offer the traveler a chance to literally…
Highway 87, South Dakota - © Robert Harding World Imagery / Offset
Mountains march to the sea, and picturesque beach towns are tucked into breathtaking coves.
Camps Bay, South Africa - © spooh / E+ / Getty Images
Here, in a country’s southernmost region, historical sites and cultural riches are close at hand.
Lagos, Portugal - © Frank Röder / Westend61 / Offset
By the looks of it, Scotland's very first national park may also be its most stunningly scenic.
Lomond Trossachs, Scotland - © Ulrike Schmitt-Hartmann / Digital Vision / Getty Images
When park rangers talk of the ‘hoodoos’ here in this national park, what are they referring to?
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah - © Robert Harding World Imagery/ Offset
Stretched across a far-flung archipelago, this national park protects the environment while also…
Amami Guntō National Park, Japan - © R. Ian Lloyd / Masterfile
The nearby glen may be one of the most picturesque in this country, and that's really saying something.
Loch Etive, Scotland - © Matt Anderson Photography / Moment / Getty Images
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Queensland, Australia - © Warren Keelan
More than 150 beautiful islands make up this country in the Indian Ocean, so it's not surprising that…
La Digue, Seychelles - © Westend61 GmbH / Design Pics
Local folklore suggests that these trees are growing upside down, their roots reaching up in the air.
Menabe, Madagascar - © Dennis van de Water / Shutterstock
Start your Mother’s Day celebration off right with a home-cooked brunch.
Mule ear sunflowers,Crested Butte Colorado - © paulacobleigh / Adobe Stock
Catching a certain quality of light with paint is among the most accomplished things an artist can do.
Painting by Martín Rico y Ortega - © The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Inspiration to ancient poets and modern vacationers alike, this is a place of culture and beauty.
Lefkada, Greece - © Kizaru / Adobe Stock
When you get a better look at where this rambling town is perched, you'll understand why it's called…
Verucchio, Italy - © GoneWithTheWind / Alamy Stock Photo
Wandering among the ruins is an up close and personal way to experience what remains of an empire.
Rome, Italy - © RilindH / RooM / Getty Images
Karst formations are beloved by sightseers, spelunkers, rock climbers, and geologists alike.
Guangxi, China - © CHINA Landmarks and People by Vision / Alamy Stock Photo
The scene down here is pretty good, but at the top of these stone steps the view widens out and…
Cayo District, Belize - © Mehdi Kasumov / Shutterstock