Nature

The great outdoors. Sights, sounds, smells. Nature is a wonderful spot to get lost.

Cairo, Egypt

Western Desert

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...

Cape Town, South Africa

Table Mountain

Table Mountain is the only natural site in the world to have a constellation of stars named after it...

Wānaka, New Zealand

Cardrona Hall

Cardrona Hall now serves as a community hall and an occasional church for this tiny town.

Yalata, Australia

Nullarbor Plain

Considered to be one of the most remote drives in the world (not for the faint of heart!), Nullarbor Plain is nothing but flat arid land and lots of wildlife.

Oak Beach, Australia

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Thala Beach is 58 acres of native beach, and boasts boutique bungalows that are scattered throughout the area.

Costacciaro, Italy

Monte Cucco

When it comes to Italy, you may think of decadent pasta and historic cities, but the country also has its fair share of breathtaking historic parks!

Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

White Sands National Park

This illusion of a winter wonderland is located within the hot deserts of New Mexico.

Schwende, Switzerland

Aescher Berg Gasthaus

Welcome to the guesthouse with a built-in rock wall, a 100-foot vertical drop below the patio, and nowhere to actually spend the night.

Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Todra Gorge

This beautiful dusted gorge exists a stone's throw from a wonder of an arid climate--an oasis

South Tyrol, Italy

Alpe di Siusi

The Alpe di Siusi is the largest and highest alpine plateau in Europe.

Yellowstone, Wyoming, United States

Yellowstone National Park

Larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, the world’s first national park is a literal hotbed of activity.

Torrey, Utah, United States

The Flute Shop

This motel is famed for handmade Native American-inspired wooden flutes sold in its gift shop.

Pierce County, Washington, United States

Mt. Rainier National Park

With a glacier-lined, active volcano as its centerpiece, it’s no surprise that this gem of a national park has a long history of daring adventure.

Greely, Pennsylvania, United States

Camp Timber Tops

Coming here since 1961, campers have come to the Poconos to take part in Camp Timber Tops---we hope the cabins have heating.

Stevenson, Washington, United States

Stevenson Landing

This remote landing finds itself in a triangle of volcanic activity.

Whitefish, Montana, United States

Whitefish Mountain Resort

No, your eyes don’t deceive you. Ghosts indeed haunt this special ski resort, but they’re friendlier than you’d think — and they can only be found here.

Tropoja, Albania

Valbona Valley

This untamed haven of mountains, caves, and rivers has a special place in Albanian culture.

Glenfinnan, Scotland

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Would you believe the longest concrete railway bridge in Scotland was built by a man named “Concrete Bob”?

AWA Visted Here

Fort William, Scotland

The Nevis Range Mountain Gondola

Following in the footsteps of your heroes is never easy, but if your hero is Sir Hugh Munro you’ve got a tough mountain to climb to reach your goal.

AWA Visted Here

Tel Aviv, Israel

Snunits

These swallows set sail from the storied harbor of the ancient city of Jaffa, from which Tel Aviv has grown.

South Island, New Zealand

Ski-Plane

The founder of this aviation-based business piloted the first retractable ski-plane in September of 1955 (with the adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary among his passengers).

Hamilton, New Zealand

Hot Air Balloon

It is tradition that each time a hot-air balloon lands, champagne is shared.

Masada National Park, Israel

Camel Crossing

Camels in this UNESCO world heritage site are ridden almost exclusively by tourists seeking the romance of a bygone era.

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Kibo Hut

Nearly every climber who has summited since has recorded his or her thoughts about the extreme accomplishment in a book stored in a wooden box at the top.

Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

Our Lady of the Rocks

Perast’s most famous landmark is this artificial islet, with a curious history, surrounded as much by legend as it is by water.

Lake Bled, Slovenia

Pletna Boat

Special boats running atop a picturesque Alpine lake located near the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana.

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