Lake Bogoria, Kenya. Many lesser flamingos have gathered here to create a pink carpet— with a big hole in it. Flamingos avoid the hot springs that are found primarily on the west side of the lake. (Michael Poliza/Caters News) Thirteen years ago, photographer and travel designer Michael Poliza began “goofing around” with his camera while on safari in Cape Town, South Africa. Since then Poliza has managed to acquire a unique collection of aerial wildlife imagery. We often hear that...

Photographer Octavio Aburto captures an image of a playful sea lion during an expedition to the coastal forests of the Galapagos Island led by the Charles Darwin Foundation. (Octavio Aburto / CDF / CATERS NEWS) Around 180,000 tourists visit the Galapagos Islands every year, many traveling to view the islands' . But few have had a glimpse of the marine life that thrive under the water in the Galapagos, specifically in the islands' coastal mangrove forests. Photographer Octavio Aburto traveled...

Andrea Evans, of Girvan, New South Wales, Australia, photographed colorful lightning storms from the top floor of her 10-story building, between 2013 and 2016. (Andrea Evans/Solent News) Many nature photographers have that one spectacular, lucky shot of lightning taken when they were in the right place at the right time. But photographer Andrea Evans of Girvan, New South Wales, Australia, took a more strategic and persevering approach to capturing stunning images of lightning storms. In a span of three years,...

At a Glance The world's longest and highest-bottomed glass bridge opened in Hunan Province, China, on Aug. 20. There's no word on when it will be reopened.The bridge is located at Zhangjiajie Mountains, the UNESCO World Heritage site that inspired the Hallelujah Mountains depicted in "Avatar". After being open for just 13 days, the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge in China's "Avatar" mountains has already been closed. According to China Daily, the bridge shut down due to . The...

The interior of an abandoned building where the floor has completely decayed and has been replaced with overgrown plants. (Thomas Windisch/Caters News) Houses reflect the personalities of the families that live in them. But in the case of the homes that have been abandoned and left to the elements, a different kind of family—Mother Nature’s—takes over, creeping into the nooks and crevices of the neglected structures, transforming lived-in homes to mysterious empty spaces.Austrian photographer Thomas Windisch traveled to various European...

Pictured here is the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail in Nova Scotia, part of the extensive network of trails that will be completed in Canada in 2017. (The Great Trail) At a Glance The world's largest network of trails will be completed in Canada in 2017.The Great Trail will offer 13,000 miles of recreational trails across the entire country. Canada will soon be home to the world's largest network of recreational trails. According to a fact sheet provided by the Trans...

More than just getting you from point A to point B, these spectacular staircases offer some of the world's most breathtaking views—and heart-stopping thrills. Whether they're towering over natural wonders, or winding inside city landmarks, these steps are not for the faint of heart. Hold on to the nearest railing and check out our picks for the most terrifying stairs in the world. (MORE: 1. Rock of Guatapé, Colombia Over 650-feet-high, the features a scary 649-step staircase that zigzags up...

Tourists from all over the world are flocking to Australia to experience the wonders of Great Barrier Reef before it dies, but that might not be a good thing. According to a research paper titled "Last Chance Tourism and the Great Barrier Reef" published in the Journal of Sustainable Tourism, nearly said they specifically made the trip to Australia to experience the reef before it was too late. Almost , according to research conducted in 2012 by the Australian Institute...

San Pedro volcano viewed from the shore at Santiago Atitlan. Reflected in the lake, shrouded in mist. Canoes. Guatemala (Jamie Marshall/ Getty Images) September 15 marks the 195th anniversary of Guatemala’s Independence from Spain. In honor of this national holiday, check out this travel tribute to Guatemala, a country whose currency and national bird share the same name: Quetzal.Situated in the heart of Central America, Guatemala is the Mayan soul of the continent and an attractive destination for travelers. Walking...

Perched on cliffs or hidden deep in caves, the world is full of ancient sites that have stood for thousands of years. From cave paintings depicting early human life, to burial grounds, to mysterious henges, here are 33 amazing prehistoric sites around the world. (MORE: ) Some of the most spectacular prehistoric sites were constructed with megaliths, such as Ale's Stones in Sweden, a monument comprised of 59 large sandstone boulders, each s, that have been placed in the shape...

(Michaela Smidova / 2016 Sony World Photography Awards) From eerie shots of abandoned places to vivid stills of lightning, this year’s highlights the best talent and inspiring images of last year. The recently revealed shortlist includes over 350 stunning entries in the Professional, Open and Youth categories. This year’s competition received a over 230,000 entries from 186 different countries—the most in the awards’ history. Across the immense number of entries, the judges noticed subtle themes: the delicate handling of private...

Seeing Paris from the Eiffel Tower or lounging at the beach in Phuket, Thailand are trips of a lifetime, but sometimes you just need to kick your vacation up a notch. From paragliding with vultures to cage diving with great white sharks, these adventure travel experiences are worthy of anyone's bucket list — if you're looking for some heart-stopping fun. Adventure travel and all its adrenalin-pumping thrills, however, do come with risks, so it's important to be prepared before embarking...

This picture taken on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, shows Iranians spending time in Urmia Lake near Urmia, northwestern Iran. Hopes for survival of Urmia salt lake have been revived after more rains boosted a government program aimed at preserving the almost dried up water body. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) Located in Northwestern Iran, Lake Urmia has undergone a major transformation. It has shrunk significantly in the past few decades,. The water is also known to change colors, thanks to the microscopic...