Iceland
Fjaðrárgljúfur
Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.
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Iceland
Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.
Unyun pruwinsya, Peru
With nearly double the depth of the Grand Canyon, this Peruvian canyon is one of the deepest in the world.
Lohmen, Germany
Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.
Stoholm, Denmark
Nearly 40 miles and 1,000 years of limestone mines under Denmark.
Cvikov, Czechia
The largest manmade caves in Europe now function as a motorbike club's headquarters.
Hřensko, Czechia
Europe's largest natural bridge has a 19th century royal chateau built into its side.
Hebron, New Hampshire
This narrow canyon has been carved by the river over thousands of years into spectacular and curious forms.
La Pointe, Wisconsin
These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.
Puerto Río Tranquilo, Chile
Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.
Ponce de Leon, Florida
A humid oasis combines recreation with exploration in a unique underwater cavern.
Omaha, Nebraska
These experimental weapons brought World War II to Nebraska as well as 26 other U.S. states.
Kabul, Afghanistan
A sobering museum dedicated to landmines and the personnel working to remove them from Afghanistan.
Tha Bak, Laos
Villagers have recycled bomber fuel tanks from the Vietnam War and turned them into very, very strong boats.
Tambon Chiang Haeo, Thailand
Stunning wetlands ablaze with pink lotus flowers.
Xuân Trạch, Vietnam
World's largest cave was only discovered in 1991, and now offers tours to the public.
Laos
A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.
Walker County, Georgia
The perfectly named cave drop is the deepest in the continental United States, almost matching the height of Seattle’s Space Needle.
Cave Junction, Oregon
A chance to sleep among the firs and pines of the Oregon forest.
Eisenach, Germany
The castle where Martin Luther secretly translated the New Testament from Greek to German while in hiding.
Frauenwald, Germany
This German "living museum" is maybe a bit too immersive.
Peru
Keshwa chaca, among the last handwoven Incan bridges, crosses Apurimac Canyon in Peru.
Cherrapunjee, India
Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.
Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador
This huge ship ran aground and has simply been left to sit there ever since.
Minski rajon, Belarus
Remains of the old fortification along the Western border of the USSR, now an elaborate defense museum.