Editor's Picks: Destinations

A Life-Changing Voyage to Antarctica

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Take a trip to explore Antarctica. It's not just a physical experience but a spiritual adventure that you won't forget.

Massive Stone Jars in the Highlands of Laos Are Shrouded in Mystery

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A grassy plain in the Laotian highlands are home to thousands of huge, ancient stone jars. Visit Discovery.com to learn about the mysterious details that have puzzled researchers for decades.

STREET OUTLAWS: AMERICA’S LIST has Been Intense

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Faroe Islands

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The windswept, fairytale archipelago begging to be explored

Awesome Fjords in Norway

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Avoid the crowds and adventure into the north of Norway. Norway is known for it’s awesome fjords. But what exactly is a fjord? It’s a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs that formed after several ice ages. Find out where to avoid the crowds and visit these natural wonders on your next adventure.

An Epic Road Trip in Scotland’s Remote Highlands

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Drive 500 miles of stunning scenic roads and forget relying on GPS -- this road trip is for explorers only!

This Little-Known Hiking Path Explores One of the Deepest Gorges in the World

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A trek through China's Tiger Leaping Gorge is a journey into the country's most ethnically diverse region, where beauty and fear hang intoxicatingly in the air.

The Tiny Weird World of Microcars

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Climb England’s Stomach-Churning Iron Way

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Adventure into Victorian England with rickety bridges and vertical climbs across a 19th-century mine.

National Parks to Visit in Alaska

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Explore a world of wild beauty and pure adventure.

Every Year, Thousands of Glass Orbs Are Hidden on This Oregon Beach

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When you think of treasure hunters, it's typically Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones that come to mind. But modern-day treasure hunters do exist. In the coastal town of Lincoln City, Oregon, beachcombers flock to the sand in hopes of finding one very specific treasure: glass fishing floats.

The Island of the Dolls Has a Murky and Terrifying History

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There's just something really thrilling about a place with a dark and mysterious past. Take La Isla de las Muñecas, for example. An island covered with decaying old dolls strung up in trees is pretty creepy on its own — even before you get to the dark origin story.

Explore Colombia Where Few Have Trekked Before and Discover New Bird Species

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The remote Serranía del Perijá mountain range, which divides Venezuela from Colombia, was once ruled by guerrillas, and near-impossible to access. But thanks to the Colombian peace agreement, which was signed in 2016, adventurers are starting to explore the formerly out-of-bounds forest-cloaked peaks.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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The mists of The Great Smoky Mountains seem to shroud the very secrets of the region's historical tragedies and biological triumphs.