Stonehaven, Scotland
Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony
This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.
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Stonehaven, Scotland
This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.
Kiruna, Sweden
The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.
Burghead, Scotland
Even after the church tried to wipe the practice out, this pagan festival lives on each year in a small Scottish village.
Rosemarkie, Scotland
This lovely Scottish nature walk leads to the source of a local legend.
Douglas, Isle of Man
This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.
Dunoon, Scotland
This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.
Whitehaven, England
Local legends say that fairies used to dance in the moonlight here and invite handsome young men into their grottoes.
Cali, Colombia
A magical world of elves and fairies tucked amongst the trees in Colombia.
Dunino, Scotland
A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.
Eugene, Oregon
This nature center has one of the largest collections of native raptors in the Pacific Northwest.
Thompson Springs, Utah
Thousands of years ago, Indigenous people painted images onto these canyon walls that are still on display today, provocative, mysterious, and enduring reminders of the people who lived here long ago.
Wendover, Utah
Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.
Kane, Utah
This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Karlovy Vary, Czechia
Before serving as James Bond's Casino Royale, this Victorian-era spa catered to the world's elite.
Gravina in Puglia, Italy
An impressive bridge over a ravine also served as an aqueduct.
ambon Kalai, Thailand
A tall karst islet popularized by 007.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.
Shaki, Azerbaijan
Foreign invaders almost left this lovely Caucasus palace alone—almost.
Iceland
A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.
Durango, Colorado
This bee-themed family business does more with honey than anyone would think was possible.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.