A magically clear, blue river that seems to spring from nowhere.

This wondrous waterfall rushing down a green-covered mountain wasn't discovered until 2010.

Hidden deep within a Filipino jungle is an incredible waterfall that plunges into a dazzling blue-green pool.

A 50-foot-tall statue of Jesus where a stairway transports the faithful into his body.

This tiny island protects a number of rare bird species by only allowing visitors to set foot on the beach.

Five miles of underground river link lake to ocean.

A patch of Philippines forest devoted to saving the lives of an emotionally sensitive species of googly-eyed primates.

In her ancestral home, one chef preserves ancient Filipino recipes and serves up traditional, home-cooked food to history-loving foodies.

This curious fresh and salt water lake holds a secret that draws in deep divers from around the world.

Feast on contemporary Filipino cuisine in a chef’s backyard.

An eatery in a shallow river where diners can enjoy their meal mere feet from the base of an artificial waterfall.

This volcano in the Philippines is believed to have miraculous healing powers.

This spire on an Austrian mountain is wrapped around a long spiral slide and has the world's tallest wooden observation deck.

The world is full of swimming holes, but few compare to Samoa’s idyllic To Sua ocean trench.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

A trio of hidden hot tubs takes advantage of Iceland's natural geothermal vents.

This natural Icelandic fissure allows divers to swim right between two volatile tectonic plates.

This hobbit-y little hot spring may be the oldest spring used by humans in all of Iceland.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

A restaurant devoted to "trouser grip" wrestling, an ancient form of Viking wrestling that is Iceland's national sport.