Completely surrounded by water, sea forts are located on islands, artificial islands, or on specially-designed structures built to provide protection against military attack at or near a coastline. Perhaps, it is precisely their isolated locations that make them such appealing vacation escapes or tourist destinations long after they have served their military and defensive purposes. The 10 amazing sea forts on this list all have rich histories, and are all enjoying second lives as popular tourist attractions. (MORE: ) 1....

An incredible view of the Milky Way and a water hole along the Isar in Germany. (Johannes Holzer/Caters News) German photographer Johannes Holzer, 38, was mesmerized by the Milky Way so much that he bought a star tracker. An incredible view of the Milky Way and a water hole along the Isar in Germany. (Johannes Holzer/Caters News) “I was fascinated that you can see the milky way, but I had absolutely no idea how to take a picture of it,”...

Spanning more than and the American territories, the National Park Service is home to 59 breathtaking national parks. Encompassing mountain ranges, deserts, lakes and gorges, these parks are also some of the most popular destinations in the country. In fact, a visited the parks last year, and that number is only expected to rise this year because the park service is celebrating its centennial year. There is also no better time than now to visit America’s parks. The National Park...

Animal lover and photographer Julie Christe was inspired to start a photo series of flying dogs after playing with her own dog, Flinn. (Julia Christe) Animal lover and photographer Julie Christe was inspired to start a photo series of after playing with her own dog, Flinn. Yes, you read that correctly—flying dogs. “I was inspired by seeing photos of my dog Flinn in midair,” Christe said. “He loved frisbees and would jump after them with abandon, flying up and not...

Pastry Chef Marie Oiseau creates architectural masterpieces that are good enough to eat. (Marie Oiseau) Marie Oiseau fell in love with the art and creativity of cooking at age 17. “First, I cooked very simple dishes, but then I fell in love with the process of healthy and low-fat desserts,” Oiseau told weather.com. She wasn’t afraid of experimenting with different foods, putting her twist on recipes from a book her mother gave her. “I was not afraid of difficulties, so...

Thinkstock For those weary of the frigid temperatures of winter and looking for an escape, check out best travel spots for Spring Break serve as inspiration. The list includes local gems and international getaways with various different climates, something for everyone on any budget. 1. Hawaii, Big Island Hawaii, Rainbow Falls in Hilo. Wailuku River State Park. (sorincolac/Thinkstock) 2. Whistler, British Columbia Whistler Village and mountains, British Columbia. (Thomas Northcut/Thinkstock) 3. Los Angeles, California Beverly Hills street with palm trees...

Due to the immense volume of water covering its surface, the Earth is known as the "blue planet," but its oceans, rivers, springs and lakes actually come in a range of colors—and shapes and sizes and other unique features. From a rainbow-colored river and a spring that bubbles like champagne to a waterfall that "glows" like fire, the world is home to weird—and amazing—watery wonders. View the slideshow above to see some of the planet's strangest waterfalls and bodies of...

Circa 1930. Snowstorm in Boston. (Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection) Who can forget the brutal Boston winter of the 2014-2015 season? With 64.8 inches of snow, February 2015 in the city. But Bostonians know about snow--and know how winter can be both magical and miserable. A collection of images by , staff photographer for the Boston Herald-Traveler from 1917 to 1956, documented daily life in Boston, including during its snowiest days. (MORE: ) From kids riding...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Ireland is the perfect place to spend the holiday, whether it is , touring the famous, or , a popular pilgrimage site where the saint is said to have fasted at the mountain summit for 40 days. Click on the slideshow above to see other incredible places to see in Ireland and Northern Ireland. (MORE: ) Both Ireland and Northern Ireland are home to some impressive natural wonders. The Giant’s Causeway, for example, is an and...

Photographer Ira Meyer has traveled to the antarctic over 30 times, capturing the beauty of both the landscape and the wildlife there. (Ira Meyer) Photography came as an afterthought for In 1986 the photographer was in a bicycle accident that opened his eyes to the world of photography. He sold his small lawn maintenance business and used the funds to travel to Alaska, spending an additional $180 on a small Fuji point-and-shoot camera. Though he currently resides in Oxnard, Calif.,...

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Photographer Elaine Baca chose to embrace the rainy weather to capture an unconventional maternity shoot for the Barton family. (Elaine Baca) “In Waxahachie, Texas, when it rains, it pours,” photographer told weather.com. The relentless rain led her to reschedule a maternity shoot several times, until the expectant mother, Brittany Barton, decided to embrace the weather. “They have a huge backyard, which backs up to a field, and I knew it had lots of muddy puddles, so I asked [Brittany] what...

Amazing colorful fog images taken in the Chichibu region of Japan by photographer, Kazuki Sato. (Kazuki Sato/Caters News) Photographer Kazuki Sato found the perfect spot to capture pastel fog. "There was hardly any movement in the fog, so it was really smooth," Sato said. Amazing colorful fog images taken in the Chichibu region of Japan by photographer, Kazuki Sato. (Kazuki Sato/Caters News) Initially, Sato took photos from Muse Park, located in Chichibu, but later decided to go higher up the...