Antarctica
Esperanza Base
The birthplace of the very first human resident born in Antarctica.
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Antarctica
The birthplace of the very first human resident born in Antarctica.
King George Island, Antarctica
One of only two civilian settlements in the desolate lands of chilly Antarctica.
King George Island, Antarctica
Russian Orthodox church built on an Antarctic island.
Antarctica
An abandoned whaling station on an active volcano offers hot springs in Antarctica, surrounded by ruined giants of industry.
Antarctica
The best place to send your postcards home from Antarctica.
Antarctica
One of the world's southernmost bars.
Antarctica
This abandoned Antarctic base sits nearly unchanged since it was forsaken in the 1950s, just waiting for you to visit.
Antarctica
The bodies of some early polar pioneers are still buried beneath the harsh snows of the Antarctic.
Antarctica
This abandoned Antarctic research station is a Soviet ghost frozen in time.
Antarctica
These passages carved from the Antarctic ice hold strange shrines to the harsh southernmost climes.
Antarctica
Considered the most remote point in the entire world.
Pernambuco, Brazil
The haunting peak of an old church is all that remains of a drowned Brazilian city.
Costa Rica
One Costa Rican island is so beset by illegal shark poachers that the local rangers have built an entire bridge with their confiscated gear .
Ecuador
Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.
Cali, Colombia
A magical world of elves and fairies tucked amongst the trees in Colombia.
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.
Jardín, Colombia
Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.
San Antonio del Tequendama, Colombia
This picturesque mansion has gone from opulent ruin to nature museum.
Key West, Florida
These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.
Kuril Islands, Russia
Thanks to this small string of islands World War II still hasn't officially ended between Russia and Japan.
Rapa Nui, Chile
This was once the center of the Birdman cult, and is now a World Heritage Site.
Rapa Nui, Chile
The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.
Rapa Nui, Chile
This large round boulder is said to emit spiritual power, but it may just be magnets.
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Ice roads, deep holes and 3,500 pounds of diamonds.