Pico, Portugal
Mount Pico
As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.
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Pico, Portugal
As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.
Terceira Island, Portugal
One of few vertical lava tubes in the world accessible by foot.
São Miguel, Portugal
A 19th-century mansion houses the largest collection of gin in the European Union.
Fez, Morocco
One of the few places to grab a beer in Fez is a former British consulate.
Fez, Morocco
This restored 17th century synagogue is one of the few remaining structures in Morocco’s ruined Jewish quarters.
Fez, Morocco
The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.
Meknes, Morocco
Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The largest cactus farm in Africa.
Essaouira, Morocco
Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.
Marrakesh, Morocco
This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.
Monte, Portugal
Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."
Ehlanzeni, South Africa
Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.
Unguja Ukuu, Tanzania
A remote island settlement off the coast of Tanzania is a storied archaeological site with an ancient past.
Tadjourah, Djibouti
Rimmed by white crusts of salt on every edge, Lac Assal is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world.
Zoor, Kuwait
Wander among the ghostly ruins of an island where civilization flourished for thousands of years.
Qatar
A staggering number of rock carvings in an abandoned quarry.
Zekreet, Qatar
Some of the ancient-looking huts among these strange rock formations aren't ancient at all, but built as part of a movie set.
Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Robot jockeys ride their humped mounts to victory as part of a 21st-century twist on an ancient desert sport.
Qatar
Climb down into the largest sinkhole in Qatar.
Al-Karaana, Qatar
Once a highly polluted body of water has now been transformed into a gorgeous lagoon.
Qatar
The shallow, salty inlet was a safe haven for 19th-century pirates.
Singapore
This jam-packed Singapore antique museum preserves the fading remnants of a uniquely mixed culture.
Singapore
Across this single-file rope bridge is what has been claimed to be the edge of continental Asia.
Singapore
Singapore's last surviving traditional village is hidden among giant skyscrapers and modern infrastructure.