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Tucked away in the forest, these giant wooden trolls delight visitors in Charlestown, Rhode Island.

Dive into an undersea optical illusion off the coast of Mauritius.

For but one summer in 1975, this rural suburb became a busy tourist spot when a local girl claimed to have seen ghostly faces on an old stele.

The only remaining wind-powered paper mill in the world.

Floating on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal is a contorted canal boat that honors the waterway’s heritage.

Step inside this medieval Orthodox gem and travel back to the 16th century.

A remote Arctic museum focusing on the science of icebergs and the archaeology of an ancient Inuit settlement which lies just outside its doors.

The only dome home to be owned or occupied by dome inventor Buckminster Fuller.

This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.

Time and local lore colluded to turn this fear-defeating Buddha into a man-eating demon.

This memorial and the seawall that it stands near are powerful symbols of the island’s resilience.

This volcanic crater lake is renowned for its perfectly round shape, stunning blue-green waters, and unique geological properties.

Discover a beautiful natural paradise, minutes away from a thriving city.

A glacial valley filled with silver beech trees in the mountains of Portugal.

Four abandoned towers hidden above the Douglas fir forest in Washington.

An ADA-accessible trail and deck offering stunning views of Colorado’s Mount of the Holy Cross.

Hidden deep in a forest is this geological wonder carved by glaciers.

This lovely Scottish nature walk leads to the source of a local legend.

This bilingual museum explores the more than 300 years of vaquero history.

A 40-foot waterfall hidden in a desert oasis.

Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.

Once a Catholic mission, this small town tucked between the ocean and the mountains is now a magical spot for art and history lovers.

Fossilized remains tell the story of the region’s past inside this small, unassuming museum.

This spot along the 23.5 degree north parallel marks the northern boundary of the tropics.