A Hawaiian stairway to heaven—that you can't climb.

A cooled lava flow from the Haleakalā volcano formed these surreal-looking columnar basalt structures.

This narrow coastline trail through the dense Kauai wilderness is among the most beautiful and dangerous in the world.

A prehistoric landscape hidden in the cliffs of Maha'ulepu.

The island of Lanai in Hawai'i is a paradise for cats and cat lovers.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Thousands of abandoned statues of deities are taken to this hillside in southern Hong Kong.

In Hong Kong, a fairytale flower tunnel is hidden within the gardens of a public housing complex.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

A reconstructed farm shows what life was like in Norway 1,500 years ago.

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

Cold storage for agricultural biodiversity.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

Stay overnight in the world's most sleekly designed rabbit hole, free of charge.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.

Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

One artist's collection of homemade handicrafts doubles as a monument to 20th-century material culture.

A small but charming botanical garden that contains many exotic plant species.

This now abandoned restaurant provides some of the most amazing views of Lisboa.

This architectural beauty is the home to a personal collection of more than 600 examples of mechanical musical instruments.