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Mountains

Hugo was allegedly conceived near the top of Mont Donon.

Grandfontaine, France

Site of Victor Hugo's Conception

A sandstone block marks the alleged spot where the legendary writer was conceived.

48.5125, 7.1642

Added by wbfarns

The Pioneering Mountain Climber and Skier Who Filmed Her Own Exploits

The Pioneering Mountain Climber and Skier Who Filmed Her Own Exploits

Her work is now available as part of a project to digitize home movies made by women.

The funicular.

Highland, Scotland

CairnGorm Mountain Railway

Scotland's only funicular railway is also the United Kingdom's highest.

57.1349, -3.6797

Finding the Hidden Mountains Beneath Antarctica's Ice

Finding the Hidden Mountains Beneath Antarctica's Ice

How researchers revealed the continent's undiscovered topography.

Rauher Kulm.

Neustadt am Kulm, Germany

Rauher Kulm

A tiny basalt mountain with an observation tower overlooking the beautiful Bavarian countryside.

49.8297, 11.8434

Added by funlaughlove84

Metrocable of Medellín.

Medellín, Colombia

The Gondolas of Medellín

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

6.3002, -75.5585

Added by davidplotz

Cold, Damp 'Sky Islands' Are Hotspots for Unusual Plants and Animals

Cold, Damp 'Sky Islands' Are Hotspots for Unusual Plants and Animals

Exploring an ecological oasis high up on the Philippines' Palawan Island.

A free-ranging reindeer.

Highland, Scotland

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.

57.1670, -3.6912

Berggasthaus Aescher Wildkirchli

Wasserauen, Switzerland

Berggasthaus Aescher Wildkirchli

This 170-year-old Swiss guesthouse built into the side of a mountain is best accessed by a cable car.

47.2833, 9.4117

Added by AbiInman

The sign near the fossil helps by adding some lines.

Iannazzo, Italy

Monte Alpi's Fish Fossil

A fossil of a 30 million-year-old fish is unexpectedly hidden thousands of feet above sea level.

40.0922, 15.9699

Added by StepYoshi

In Search of Rare Birds and Glory in Colombia

In Search of Rare Birds and Glory in Colombia

How an international birdwatching competition draws attention to the country's at-risk natural bounty.

Ciudad Perdida

Santa Marta, Colombia

Ciudad Perdida

Colombia's ancient lost city.

11.0380, -73.9252

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

Gastro Obscura

Meats & Animal Products

Oscypek

In Poland's highlands, a small group makes a beautiful, smoky sheep's milk cheese.

Gastro Obscura

Added by rachelrummel

Lonely tree reflected in turquoise blue water.

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.

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

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