Many islands are known for their remote locations and vast beaches, offering tranquility from the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, and there are islands that have developed into thriving and crowded cities, where buildings are built back-to-back up to their shorelines. Many of the islands on this list, the world's most crowded, are prone to flooding. Venice, situated in a lagoon, is, according to the Harvard University Center for Environment. The Italian city is currently building a system of...

(© Todd Webb Archive) After losing all his money in the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and finding little success prospecting for gold and working as a fire ranger, Todd Webb picked up a camera in 1938. He joined the Chrysler Camera Club and completed a 10-day photo workshop with famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams. The workshop sparked his interest and passion for the medium as he continued honing his skills as a Navy photographer during World War II. Almost...

Geotab's new study shows the most dangerous highway in each state. (Geotab.com) Four of the five deadliest highway stretches are located in Southern states, according to a new study released by Canadian fleet management solutions specialist Geotab. The company analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and found the Florida stretch of U.S. 1 is . It's important to note the study analyzed each highway on a state-by-state basis, not the entire stretch of each road. Along the...

This round, breathtaking waterfall looks stunning in Portuguese lake. ...

You can swim amongst ancient ruins in Turkey’s Antique Pool. ...

While a voyage to Mars is not yet possible, adventurous travelers can still experience otherworldly terrains right here on Earth. All around the world, there are surreal places featuring lunar-like rock formations or eerily majestic dunes that are just out-of-this-world. View the slideshow above to see 50 of the most stunning landscapes that resemble alien worlds. Not surprisingly, more than one of the featured landscapes are known as "Valley of the Moon." Chile's "Valle de la Luna," located in the...

Bus shelter in Everton, Victoria, Australia. (travelgame/Getty Images) Buses provide some of the most reliable transportation, but commuters still have to wait for them. In some towns around the world, however, commuters canwait for buses in style — in some of the most interesting and colorful bus stops and shelters. From a watermelon-shaped alcovein Japan to a hat-shaped roof in the Kyrgyz Republic, these bus stops are more than just shelters from the rain or heat during a 30-minute wait...

Newlyweds James and Ashley opted for a less traditional wedding, choosing to exchange their vows in a wedding dress and tuxedo at Mount Everest Base Camp. (Charleston Churchill) Some engaged couples train to master their first dance, others exercise more to get fit for their wedding day. Ashley Shmieder and James Sissom, though, spent the year before their wedding training to trek Mount Everest Base Camp—easy as pie, right? They told the that “a traditional wedding was not the right...

A dream come true for an architect, to see the Eiffel tower in flesh for the first time. (Photo and Caption by Ata Adnan / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest) Submissions to the , currently underway, include a stunning shot of a freediver in a cave in Tonga and a breathtaking aerial image of Death Valley National Park. Photographers from around the world are encouraged to submit images that captivate and astonish. National Geographicjudges are looking for...

A pool hidden in the mountains in Iceland is nothing short of incredible. ...

After chasing the Northern Lights, photographer Luke Gram came upon a town that had the most idyllic turf houses. (Luke Gram) No doubt we’ve seen a lot of Iceland on our Instagram feeds. It seems like everyone is booking a flight to Reykjavik these days to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights and Iceland's famous black sand beaches. But have you ever seen or heard of a turf house? Back in October, Canadian photographer , 24,and three of his...

People in Hawaii use an irrigation system as a fun way to cool off but technically it's illegal. ...

An incredible infinity pool in Switzerland offers incredible views of the Swiss Alps. ...