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This former fire tower is now a rustic observatory that offers amazing views of eagles, hawks, and the Appalachian Mountains.

This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

Dine on food tied to Viking history and legend at this subterranean Stockholm spot.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

Millions of glowing microscopic organisms light up the waters of this luminous lagoon.

Cavernous opening completely encased in Karst limestone.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

A market for witches is hidden within a train station.

A remarkable geological formation resembling a forest made of stone.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

This research hub in the Amazon Rainforest is perched amid one of the world's most biologically diverse landscapes.

Home of the "true" equator.

This island at Coburg Lake Reserve is home to a sizable, very visible colony of Australian white ibis.

This garden boasts a magnificent collection of orchids and a spectacular view of the surrounding valley.

Hundreds of tiny dead butterfly eyes gaze down at diners in this Australian eatery.

Nine limestone rock stacks on Australia's "Shipwreck Coast."

You'll find the little birds tucked within the rocks of this Australian beach.

A stray meteor left this picturesque hole in the Australian outback.

A sparkling sandstone cliffside that's worth a visit while it still exists.

The tallest sea cliffs on the Southern Hemisphere are a climber's worst nightmare.