One of the best beaches in the entire world.

A clear example of the process of erosion in action.

A beautiful waterway tucked in the corner of a power plant.

The underground hideout of a Japanese soldier for whom World War II ended in 1972.

This beautiful eden was once the vacation home of Tahitian royals before Marlon Brando bought it.

Site of James Cook's historic observations of the 1769 transit of Venus.

This 19th century brick building in Brooklyn stands out like the anachronistic landmark that it is.

This Queens beer hall preserves a German culture and language that is all but lost.

This private island is still in the family after a 400-year history including a witch hunt and a pirate.

One of the largest festivals of flowers in North America takes place, appropriately, in the Flower City.

Teddy Roosevelt’s famous “midnight ride to the presidency" started at this small lake high up in the Adirondacks.

Museum with an extensive collection of Cray supercomputers and related artifacts.

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

The only pollutant in the clear blue water is sunscreen.

This gracefully curving formation looks like a massive wave that was suddenly turned to stone.

A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.

Once the path of a railway tunnel, now home to thousands of glowing insects.

Nature is leading a successful mutiny on this century-old freighter.

A collection of outdoor mystical statues paying homage to indigenous Australians and ecological stewardship.

A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.

This dramatic sea spire is home to the world's rarest insect and is part of the lost continent of Zealandia.

Australian Lake set aglow by Noctiluca Scintillans.

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.

Recently revamped museum of Fijian history located within a gorgeous colonial-era garden.