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Top 10 Waterfalls in Japan This waterfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture is proof that small can be mighty!  Instagram.com/minato_sakata When it comes to beautiful, natural scenic spots, Japan has it covered. There is never a shortage of beautiful landscapes to observe in Japan from the beautiful mountain views and lush forests to glittering streams and steaming hot springs scattered

The Seychelles lies about 3 kilometres before the fishing village of Manganitis. Manganitis was isolated from the rest of the island before the tunnel was built, the only way to get to the village was by boat, or if you were reckless: on foot over the mountains. The wonderful sea at the Seychelles. The tunnel is a few hundred meters long, in other words, it is not a long tunnel, but to be

As the hottest, driest and lowest national park, Death Valley is a land of extremes. More than just a scorching desert, Death Valley offers park visitors a striking contrast of landscapes to explore -- from the snow that frosts the park’s towering peaks to the lush wildflower meadows and small oases that provide a reprieve from the heat to seemingly endless desert plains. Established on Octob

THEY’RE KNOWN AS WINDOWS TO THE UNIVERSE. Gateways to the Jurassic. Portals in space and time. Call them what you will, but arches are literal holes in the wall, carved by epochs of wind and water from huge outcroppings of weathered sandstone known as fins. In Arches National Park, you’ll find the largest concentration of them in the world—2,000 and counting. Not surprisingly, tribes native

When it comes to National Parks, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite get all the press. But there are many fantastic under the radar parks that might be perfect for your next vacation. Love hiking, kayaking and stunning alpine views? Those are just a few reasons why you should plan a visit to Northwest Washington’s North Cascades National Park, aka the American Alps.  Age: Though I

We are Marta Kulesza and Jack Bolshaw. We met in a mountainous region of Ecuador beneath the volcano Cotopaxi. Our love for photographing mountain peaks turned into the love for each other, and soon the cogs in our brains started planning our next wilderness adventure together. These are 20 beautiful photos of the Canadian backcountry with incredible stories. More info: inafarawayland.com

There is little better in this world that ending your day with a beautiful sunset – except maybe when you are able to witness that sunset from a magnificent Maui beach, with sand in your toes, and the ocean breeze wafting through your hair. Though many beaches on Maui will do, these five beaches are the best spots to view – and perhaps photograph – a Hawaiian sunset. #1. Kapalu