A colorful architectural gem in Seattle's uniquely modern Central Library.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.

The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.

This museum of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture is the legacy of the last descendant of the Kamehameha Dynasty.

A tunnel of hardened lava along Maui’s famous Road to Hana.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.

One of the deepest blue holes in the world.

In paradise, feral pigs have claimed an island all to themselves.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

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

Bioluminescence in the reefs of the Maldives causes the sea to glow like a starry night sky.

This tiered waterfall is so pretty it may cause visitors to cry tears of their own.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.