Editor's Picks: Destinations

Behind the Scenes: Great White Battleground

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In this Mars-Like Landscape, You Can See Both Hemispheres At Once

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There’s a rarely-visited, dusty corner of the world where something magical happens. The place, which looks like Mars with its red rock landscape, is the Tatacoa Desert, in Colombia.

Dinosaur Footprints from 200 Million Years Ago Discovered in Wales

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Members of the public found the former dinosaur “trampling grounds” while at the beach in South Wales.

Get Lost in America's Enchanting Forests

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Camping Trip Safety Tips and Tricks

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All Rainwater is Unsafe to Drink According to Study

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A study by Stockholm University and ETH Zurich scientists found that all rainwater on Earth is unsafe to drink due to the levels of PFAS, or toxic chemicals. These PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ are becoming a part of a future reality that humans must, unfortunately, learn to live with.

Best National Park Camping Sites in America

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5 Magical Reasons to Visit Iceland

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Be prepared to be wowed by this unique island country.

Is Bolivia's "Death Road" Still the World's Most Dangerous Road?

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Adventure seekers travel from around the world to drive and cycle Bolivia's 43-mile "Death Road." Visit Discovery.com to learn what's so dangerous about it.

Daddy-Daughter Animal Rescue Adventure

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These Mayan Structures Were Built for the Spring Equinox

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See how the Maya built their amazing pyramids and temples with the spring equinox in mind.

Behind the Scenes: Great White Intersection

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Historic Adventures Along Italy’s Mediterranean Coast

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Perched on the dramatic coast of Italy, just north of Pisa, there are five small hamlets, known collectively as “The Cinque Terre”.

900-Year-Old Crusader Sword Found by Scuba Diver

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The sword was discovered off the coast of Israel and likely belonged to a knight who lost the weapon in battle or fell overboard sailing to the Holy Land.

Hot Air Balloons

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Is This Mars-like Desert the World’s Best Spot to Watch the Stars?

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Forget Chile’s Atacama Desert, or Hawaii’s Mauna Kea. A petrified forest in Colombia is where you want to go for the best stargazing on the planet.

Exorcisms, the Ark of the Covenant, and Ethiopia: The Adventures of Justin Fornal

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"There are all different kinds of demons inside of people, some of them go easy, some want to negotiate, others want to fight."

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.