For the first time ever, Spain tops theas the world's most tourist-friendly country. Spain’s leadership position is helped by a world-class ranking in cultural resources (1st globally), its ability to support online searches for entertainment (4th)—a measure of how well the country has adapted to consumption habits brought on by the digital revolution—as well as excellent infrastructure (4th). The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report ranks 141 countries across 14 categories, including business environment, culture, safety and health, with the overall...

From buildings perched on the top of towering cliffs, to towns without a single road, to remote islands, the world is full of places that make you wonder how it is even possible to visit these places. Here, we take a look at some of these incredible, extreme places that have always been difficult to access, like South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. (MORE: ) 1. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Located in the southern Atlantic ocean,...

Every year, millions of tourists visit Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the and one of America's most spectacular natural wonders. In fact, 4.7 million people visited the park in 2014, according to the National Park Service. But while the majestic Grand Canyon is the most famous canyon on earth, there are other canyons and gorges—which are formed by the movement of rivers, the processes of weathering and erosion, and tectonic activity—worth visiting. The in southeastern France, for example, is...

At first, Sarah Marino approached photography as a hobby and a stress outlet. At the time, the photographer was working at a stressful job for a nonprofit organization and was also in graduate school, so the creative pursuit helped her unwind. "Landscape photography can be a very meditative, focused experience and it was an escape from what my life had become," Marino told weather.com. "Now I have shed most of those stressors, redefined my life, and am pursuing a much...

Kejonuma Leisure Land— aonce popular warm weather destination— used to attract hundreds of thousands of children each year, according to Caters News Agency. Today, about 15 years after it closed, the abandoned park has been taken over by Mother Nature. Urban explorer Florian Seidel recently visited the creepy location and filmed his experience. The video above shows the rusting attractions, including a particularly creepy carousel and a Ferris wheel. MORE FROM WEATHER.COM: Creepy Images of Abandoned Theme Parks 1. Dinosaur...

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Swimming on top of the world? The Marina Bay Sands SkyPark infinity pool, designed by renowned architect, Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects, is located 57 stories above the ground. Stretching nearly 500 feet, it's one of the largest infinity pools in the world and provides stunning views of the Singapore skyline. (ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP/Getty Images) When summer temperatures start baking the city, swimming pools can offer respite from the sometimes-searing heat. But pools at some hotels and...

Project Senium is a collaboration of several filmmakers with a common goal—to preserve historical, abandoned places. While the growth in popularity of urban exploration has brought to light the beauty of abandoned spaces, calling attention to such locations can bring vandals and looters. Project Senium aims to protect the buildings by withholding their locations, but also by bringing their historical context to light. "The buildings are a testament to what happened in the past and every day they are withering...

Photographer Steve Trewhella captures the moment he and his grandson encounters giant jellyfish off the coast of Dorset, England. (Steve Trewhella/SWNS) As thousands of "giant" jellyfish as big as 3-feet wide were reported swarming off the coast of Dorset in southwest England, a photographer captured the moment he and his grandson encountered one of the creatures, almost 5 feet long. Steve Trewhella, a conservationist and underwater photographer, said he was surprised when he discovered the waters a mile offshore Kimmerdige...

Photographer Dheera Venkatraman likes to travel to places others might not have on their bucket lists. In fact, he often reads tourist guidebooks and crosses all of the recommendations off of his own list, and does whatever is left. "Tourists flock to Mongolia in summer, but seldom in the brutal winters, so it sparked my curiosity," Venkatraman told weather.com. "People do live there year-round after all, so I wanted to see what it was like." Venkatraman traveled to Mongolia by...

With stunning beaches, jungles, ancient temples and modern cities, Southeast Asia is brimming with exciting destinations to explore. From the volcanic landscapes of Indonesia and the Philippines, to the bustling streets of Singapore, here are 50 incredible destinations you have to see in the region. (MORE: ) One of the most renowned destinations in the region is , a made up of over 1,600 limestone islands and islets, many of which are uninhabited. Tourists can also explore the numerous wind-...

London, England’s beautiful capital city, is predicted to receive 18.82 million international visitors this year, making it the world’s most popular destination city in 2015, according to the just released . The annual travel study ranked 132 destination cities around the world in terms of total international overnight visitor arrivals and cross-border spending. Renowned for its art, culture and history, London has long been one of the most popular cities in the world. In fact, according to The Telegraph, this...

Growing up in Wallowa County, Oregon, Tanner Stewart was surrounded by wilderness. He was inspired by the 10,000 foot Wallowa Mountains and Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America. "I realized that this world is full of beauty, in nature and in people, and it is my desire to show this through my photography," Stewart told weather.com. After apprenticing at a local newspaper, shooting band and concert photography as well as wedding photography, Stewart realized that his real passion...

Megan Sullivan wasn’t about to allow three life-altering events crush her three-year dream of traveling around the world. Last winter, Sullivan fell from a cliff in Yosemite National Park and was hit by a car on a Vespa, Today.com said. But the worst experience came in the . Megan Sullivan didn't let anything stand in the way of fulfilling her three-year dream: traveling around the world. (Photo Credit: Megan Sullivan/Inside Edition) After a minor cancer surgery, the 31-year-old received 13...