PHOTOS: The Magic of the Highest and Driest Desert on the Planet
Prepare to be enchanted.
Photo Essay
This Is Ecuador’s Most Underrated Destination
Explore the unspoiled Andean countryside far from crowds but close to Pachamama (Quechua for Mother Earth).
Witness the Tantric Dances of Buddhist Monks Celebrating the Hemis Festival
The Buddhist celebration at a remote monastery high up in the Himalayas makes for an outstanding spectacle.
10 Epic Photos From a Helicopter Tour That Reveal Kauai’s Hidden Majesty
Kauai, Hawaii, lovingly known as The Garden Isle, is gorgeous from any angle, but with most of the island totally inaccessible by car, it’s best to take to the air for the truly incomparable views.
This Snow Laden Alpine Village Is Like a Christmas Card Come to Life
Stille Nacht,
heilige Nacht,
Alles schläft,
einsam wacht.
11 Incredible Photos of Colombia’s Guajira Desert
Along the Caribbean sea, between Venezuela and Colombia, the Guajira Desert is an untouched peninsula, an arid and hostile environment. Its impressive variety of breathtaking lunar landscapes spread as far as the eye can see.
Discover Your Inner Samurai With a Mountain Warrior of Japan
Yamabushi are mountain warriors that are said to have supernatural powers trained in martial arts and survivor skills—here’s one traveler’s tale of training with the samurai.
10 Breathtaking Reasons to Visit Remote Southwest Ireland
While millions of visitors flock to Ireland’s iconic green landscapes every year, southwest Ireland remains an untouched land.
10 Photos of the Cook Islands That Will Make You Want to Drop Everything and Buy a Plane Ticket
Behold the beauty of the under-the-radar South Pacific country.
Feast Your Eyes on Brunei’s Magical Village on Stilts
Brunei’s magical water village, Kampong Ayer, is one major reason to visit Brunei.