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Danco Island, Antarctica
Danco Island
Unlike the massive Antarctic terrain or the enormous blue skies above, Danco Island is notably small—just 1 mile long.
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The great outdoors. Sights, sounds, smells. Nature is a wonderful spot to get lost.
Port Foster, Deception Island
Deception Island / Whalers Bay
Shaped like a C, the island’s natural harbor, Whalers Bay, is actually the crater of a volcano that spends most of its time sleeping underwater.
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Point Wild, Elephant Island
Elephant Island / Point Wild
Four and a half months of survival against all odds: The harrowing story of Shackleton's men on Elephant Island.
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Svalbard, Svalbard
Wilderness Adventures
More inclined toward twenty-four hours of pitch darkness and temperatures that drop as low as −20°C? Visit in December or January!
Canterbury, New Zealand
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
The mountain has always been a focal point for global climbers and explorers.
Nairobi, Kenya
Giraffe Manor
Guests can identify favorites, as no two giraffes in the world have the same patch pattern.
New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Camp Fimfo – Texas Hill Country
What's more fun that inside? Outside.
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Old Forge, New York, United States
Old Forge Dam – Fulton Chain of Lakes
A delightful dam building that connects a string of scenic lakes named after the inventor of the steamboat, Robert Fulton.
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
Grand Canyon Viewfinder
In addition to being the most remote community in the lower forty-eight states to use the US Postal Service, it's the only place where mail is delivered by mule train, year-round.
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Robe, South Australia, Australia
Robe Obelisk
Reminiscent of Waldo’s attire, this lighthouse can't be saved from Mother Nature.
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Bornes de Aguiar, Portugal
Pedras Salgadas Park
Tough time with Blackjack? Take a load off at the spa.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Spanning across two states, this ski resort is nothing short of heavenly.
Booth Island, Antarctica
Port Charcot
This peninsula has been taken over by a rookery of gentoo penguins...
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Death Valley, California, United States
Death Valley National Park
Don't forget your water bottle...
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Bahía Bustamente, Argentina
Bahía Bustamente Lodge
A visit to the Argentinian Galapagos.
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Twin Mountain, New Hampshire, United States
The Motel at Twin Mountain
A traditional family campground set against the backdrop of the visually stunning White Mountains.
Ketchum, Idaho, United States
Heritage & Ski Museum
Originally built as a ranger station, these old wooden warehouses are now home to Sun Valley Idaho's heart and soul
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Methana, Greece
The Thermal Baths of Methana Springs
Dipping your toes into this bright blue pool, you’d be surprised that its warm temperatures are not man-made (and neither are the bubbles).
Wiencke Island, Antarctica
Damoy Point
Comfortably packed amongst the snow, Damoy Point is home to the southernmost waiting room in the world.
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Drake Passage, Antarctica
The Drake Passage
For at least two days without sight of land, you will endure the strongest ocean currents in the world, galeforce winds, and waves that can reach as high as 60 feet.
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Cape Town, South Africa
Table Mountain
Where history, adventure, and breathtaking views meet at the top of Cape Town.
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Teide National Park
This national park is home to Spain's tallest mountain, and archeological sites of an ancient indigenous tribe.
Joshua Tree, California, United States
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree has attracted all types of people throughout its history, including a female archeologist who wasn't afraid to break barriers.
Cairo, Egypt
Deserts of Cairo
Outside the majestic metropolis of Cairo sits the Western Desert, home to the famous Pyramids of Giza.
Solitaire, Namibia
Namib Desert
Deemed to be one of the world's oldest deserts, this arid area transcends country lines and is home to thriving wildlife...
Karnack, Texas, United States
Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
This National Wildlife Refuge lived quite a life before becoming a wildlife refuge.
Wānaka, New Zealand
Cardrona Hall
Cardrona Hall now serves as a community hall and an occasional church for this tiny town.