Oslo, Norway
'She Lies'
This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Oslo, Norway
This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.
Oxford, England
The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.
Marovoay, Madagascar
The runoff from these fiery cliffs sends red water flowing into the sea.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The oldest monument in Marrakesh and the city's only surviving example of Almoravid architecture.
Prasat Sambour, Cambodia
More than 100 Hindu temples are slowly being swallowed by the forest.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
This prehistoric figurine is the oldest known realistic depiction of a human face.
Buduruwagala, Sri Lanka
Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.
Savannah, Georgia
Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.
Rome, Italy
The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.
Fez, Morocco
The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.
Zakho, Iraq
This ancient stone bridge is a hub for daredevils.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.
Mexico City, Mexico
Explore the atmospheric ruins of an abandoned convent in the dense forests of Mexico's first national park.
Guyana
A nesting ground for four of the world’s seven marine turtle species, most of which are endangered.
Campbell Island / Motu Ihupuku, New Zealand
The most remote tree in the world is more than 170 miles from its nearest neighbor.
Sighișoara, Romania
This hauntingly beautiful cemetery outside a medieval citadel is full of winding paths and ivy-covered graves.
Marrakesh, Morocco
It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
Marrakesh, Morocco
This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.
Palestrina, Italy
The city of Palestrina was built around this magnificent terraced sanctuary dedicated to the pagan goddess Fortuna.
Xcalacoop, Mexico
A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
One of the last refuges of the endangered eastern lowland gorilla.
Gdańsk, Poland
This 700-year-old structure is one of the most unique architectural and historic monuments in Gdańsk.
Namibia
Known as "The People's Park," this verdant oasis is home to elephants and villagers alike.