Le Morne, Mauritius
Underwater 'Waterfall'
Dive into an undersea optical illusion off the coast of Mauritius.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Le Morne, Mauritius
Dive into an undersea optical illusion off the coast of Mauritius.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.
Lassodie, Scotland
The half-finished remains of what would have been Scotland’s biggest piece of landscape art.
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.
Somerset, England
The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.
Eiriksstadhir, Iceland
This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.
Anagni, Italy
The “Sistine Chapel” of the Middle Ages merges 11th-century science and religion in wondrous hues.
Guarcino, Italy
This mysterious ancient arch is hidden in the forest of Simbruini Mountains Regional Park.
San Severino, Italy
This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.
Pateley Bridge, England
The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.
Carpinteria, California
Its vast collection details the history of this Santa Barbara beach town.
Pai, Thailand
This serene bamboo walkway allows Buddhist monks from remote temples access to the nearby village.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.
Sam Roi Yot, Thailand
At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.
Stoke Heath, England
A slightly surreal menagerie of structures that were lovingly spared from demolition and reconstructed in a field.
Miami, Florida
This beautiful Miami garden was designed as a laboratory for tropical plants.
Whitehaven, England
Local legends say that fairies used to dance in the moonlight here and invite handsome young men into their grottoes.
Forks, Washington
A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This relatively recently abandoned brewery is a tragic reminder of the continuing effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Iceland
This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.
Drymen, Scotland
This castle was established by the 4th Duke of Montrose and is connected to the Buchanan Clan.
Dargavs, Russia
This ancient village and its adjoining cemetery have a beautiful history of death and remembrance.
Nervesa della Battaglia, Italy
Hidden in an Italian forest is a completely homemade amusement park that has taken a lifetime to create.
Berkeley, California
A storybook European village in Berkeley.