Houses of Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa Located in Cape Town, South Africa, the Houses of Parliament are made up of three separate buildings. They're pretty cool and tours are available too! (Photo credit: DeAgostini/Getty Images) Around the world, countries have governments. And these governments meet. Sometimes in palaces and sometimes in parliaments. Sometimes their constituents agree with their policies and what goes on in those buildings, and sometimes they don’t. Politics aside, these buildings are often works of wonder....

The Langtang landscape looking down valley from Kyanjin Gumba. The weather moves fast as the seasons change. The scenery is truly stunning. Although their lives have been extraordinarily difficult since the earthquake, the people of Langtang are resilient. They have held together as a community. The feat of rebuilding is nearly complete. They are ready for the tourists to return so Langtang can finally get back on its feet. (Benedict Grey) When we say “Nepal,” many recall 2015’s tragic earthquake...

Cassie De Pecol in Angkor Wat. In 2015, De Pecol embarked on a journey to travel to every country in the world, including Taiwan, Kosovo and Palestine. The 27-year-old hopes to raise awareness on sustainable tourism during her trip as well as educate students about the industry as well. (Cassie De Pecol/Caters News) Do you know how many countries there are in the world? Cassie De Pecol does. In fact, she’s en route to break the record of being the...

View inside the abandoned Metro North Mall in North Kansas City, Missouri. Opened in 1976, the mall was closed in 2014 after decades of decline. (Seph Lawless) There won't be any post-Thanksgiving sales at North Kansas City's Metro North Mall this Black Friday. The mall, which opened its doors to shoppers in 1976, has been left to decline for decades and eventually abandoned in 2014. Photographer , who has explored and photographed abandoned malls and other venues for his book,...

At a Glance The Japanese town of Beppu has more than 3,000 volcanic steam vents.The vents are a part of Japan's most active volcano, Mount Aso, which rises 5,200 feet into the air. There is one steamy Japanese town that boasts more volcanic vents than any other place in the country and is second only to Yellowstone National Park in having the most in the world. Beppuon the island of Kyushu has more than 3,000 volcanic vents and a slew...

Set against some of the most spectacular and dramatic views, infinity pools offer an unforgettable swimming experience. Adventurous tourists flock to natural infinity pools such as the terrifying or the , but man-made versions are architectural and design wonders in themselves. Whether they're perched heartstoppingly high on a rooftop over a city or draped over a cliff overlooking the ocean, infinity pools are the sparkling, turquoise gems of many hotels and resorts. Here are 11 of the most spectacular. (MORE:...

The skyline of Dubrovnik, Croatia is punctuated by domed churches rising above the red tiled roofs. The city stood in for King's Landing in the television series "Game of Thrones." (Thinkstock) Life’s a movie and we’re all actors in it. Really bad ones. But sometimes, we can get the opportunity to actually visit movie sets IRL. and you know what? It’s pretty chill. Here are 11 epic movie and TV tours worldwide for those wishing to escape reality, in reality....

The abandoned Rolling Acres Mall on April 1, 2014. Rolling Acres Mall was a retail mall located in the Rolling Acres area of Akron, Ohio. Built in 1975, it was closed in 2008. It is set to be demolished any day now. (Seph Lawless) They're typically bustling with activity, packed during the holiday shopping season, but the shopping malls in this selection of photos by photographer will be crowd-free this Black Friday, ghostly and eerie as they are left to...

Museums have pretty complex identities, if you think about it. In addition to housing culture, identity, and memories of times gone, they, in and of themselves are also testaments to cultures, identities, and memories of times gone. Take for example the , in Paris, which houses one of the most extensive collections of French art in the world. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces, by painters including Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste...

Deal, NJ (Ty Poland) New Jersey resident Ty Poland is a real estate photographer, but he likes to explore his photo subjects beyond the realm of real estate.The 22-year-old was first introduced to drone photography a few years ago as a student in college. “It wasn’t until after my junior year, however, when I was working with a wedding photographer buddy of mine, Tom Harmon, who was actually building his own drones at the time,” Ty Poland told weather.com. “When...

Looking for a unique getaway? Sometimes, you just have to branch out—literally. Treehouse hotels not only offer nature lovers the best in eco-friendly accommodations (many are solar-powered and made from sustainable materials), they provide breathtaking views and interesting neighbors (say hello to the friendly sloths in Costa Rica). Here, we round up the world’s most amazing treehouse hotels. (MORE: ) 1. Watamu Treehouse, Watamu, Kenya Located off Watamu beach in Kenya, the is a white, unusually designed hotel with thatched...

The Tate Britain launches the festive season by showing their Christmas Tree, by artist Shirazeh Houshiary, which is positioned just inside the main entrance of the Gallery in central London. (John Stillwell/PA Wire) , an art museum in London, England, by Iranian artist Shirazeh Houshiary. The upside-down Christmas tree hangs upside down as the centerpiece of a new series of festive commissions for the museum. The artist created a similar work for the Tate over 20 years ago, which was...

10. Key West, Florida With excellent beaches and diving spots, Key West was ranked 10th in TripAdvisor's list of top winter destinations Where Americans can save on a weeklong trip with January 16-22 as the least expensive winter week to visit. (Courtesy of TripAdvisor) Looking to escape the cold this winter? , the travel planning and booking site, announced its 2017 Winter Vacation Value Report for U.S. travelers planning to book winter trips with a list of the top 10...