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Ponte alla Luna.
Sasso di Castalda, Italy

Ponte alla Luna

Crossing this suspension bridge feels like walking through the sky, a fitting tribute to the head of the Apollo program.
40.4900, 15.6746
Added by StepYoshi
The fantastic "gateway to heaven."
Abang, Indonesia

Pura Lempuyang Luhur

Bali's remote "gateway to heaven" is one of the most sacred places on the island.
-8.3915, 115.6313
Added by siewch
Oscypek
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Oscypek

In Poland's highlands, a small group makes a beautiful, smoky sheep's milk cheese.
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Lonely tree reflected in turquoise blue water.
Yunnan, China

Blue Moon Valley

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.
27.1258, 100.2444
Added by lewblank
Jebel Barkal and the pyramids.
Marawi, Sudan

Jebel Barkal

Crumbling pyramids and temple ruins stand within the shadow of this sacred butte.
18.5381, 31.8223
Added by manoukbob
Puente del Inca
Luján de Cuyo, Argentina

Puente del Inca

A brightly colored natural bridge formed by mineral-rich hot springs high up in the Andes.
-32.8264, -69.9126
Added by JoJo
The Seefin Passage Tomb.
Wicklow, Ireland

Seefin Passage Tomb

This 5,300-year-old tomb with mysterious carvings crowns an Irish mountain.
53.1863, -6.3948
Added by noeldonnellon
The Dan Clancy memorial chair.
Wicklow, Ireland

Dan Clancy Memorial Chair

A teddy bear sits on a chair watching the sunset from the mountaintop—just as the late Dan Clancy had done since childhood.
53.0786, -6.5844
Added by noeldonnellon
Buildings in the streets.
Cave del Predil, Italy

Cave del Predil

With its mine closed, this old village is starting to resemble a ghost town.
46.4423, 13.5701
Added by maurettibarbabietolo
The waterfall from below.
Florián, Colombia

Windows of Tisquizoque

A three-tiered waterfall plummets from a mountain cave with amazing views over the countryside.
5.8113, -73.9583
Added by NatGio
The National Park Service Kindly Requests You Stop Leaving Your Poop on Denali
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The National Park Service Kindly Requests You Stop Leaving Your Poop on Denali

When in doubt, carry it out.
March 02, 2018
The "stairway to heaven" offers sweeping views over the bogland.
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland

Cuilcagh Legnabrocky Trail

A meandering boardwalk across the bogland leads to a "stairway to heaven" with sublime views.
54.2037, -7.8123
Added by matthewmoore
Barryland.
Martigny, Switzerland

Barryland

Enormous, fluffy dogs frolic around this museum dedicated to a legendary St. Bernard.
46.0952, 7.0741
Added by TransdisciplinaryExcursions
The view from Sighignola.
Lanzo D'intelvi, Italy

Balcony of Italy (Balcone d'Italia)

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.
45.9683, 8.9918
Added by JamazingClayton
What Would It Take to Make Nepal the Next Great Ski Destination?
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What Would It Take to Make Nepal the Next Great Ski Destination?

High hopes and high slopes, but few skiers.
February 15, 2018
Soldierstone
Saguache, Colorado

Soldierstone

Hidden high on a remote mountain peak is a humbling and mysterious Vietnam war memorial.
38.2878, -106.3845
Added by epfromer
Mote con Huesillos
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Mote con Huesillos

A syrupy cup of peaches and wheat kernels is a customary reward after a Santiago mountain hike.
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Added by Zoe Baillargeon
The arch provides a beautiful frame for the scenery.
Stazzema, Italy

Monte Forato

A massive natural rock arch gives the Tuscan mountain its own window to the sky.
44.0158, 10.3352
Added by grazianolenci