The Philippines are filled with exquisite sites, from majesticwaterfalls tothe vibrant Tubbataha Reef. The country's tropical climate lends to beautiful views and fun-filled vacations. Thousands of tourists take hundreds of photos of the beautiful scenes the country has to offer, however, Jason Godfrey came home with a video a bit different than what we usually see. Godfrey didn't take photos of the sandy beaches or one of the country's volcanoes, instead, he took a video of a Shell gas station...

This photo provided by Rithvik Reddy shows passengers aboard Etihad Airways Flight EY 183 who where stuck on the tarmac for 12 hours. Hundreds of air travelers landed in San Francisco, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, safe but irritated after a 28-hour overseas flight they say included 12 hours on a tarmac in the Middle East without food or accurate flight information. (AP Photo/Rithvik Reddy) Many of us have experienced flight delays and airplane inconveniences but imagine being stuck in a...

Cruise ships represent represent a luxurious vacation away from everyday life, where voyagers can enjoy extravagant amenities aboard massive, floating resorts on the seas. And cruise lines are going bigger: currently, there are more than 50 cruise ships with a gross tonnage exceeding 100,000. But cruise ships are also getting "smarter." In 2014, Royal Caribbean International launched Quantum of the Seas, a ship packed with so many high-tech amenities (robot bartenders, virtual balconies in windowless rooms) that it was Many...

Gas prices are plunging, and euphoric drivers have responded accordingly. It's estimated that the average household due to a decline in prices, GasBuddy.com senior analyst Patrick DeHaan told CNBC. The dramatic plunge is expected to continue, and 2015 gas prices could be down a dollar from the 2014 average, the report added. That might not seem like much, but for the first time in more than 5 years, it has drivers excited to hit the roads. (PHOTOS:) Chart via GasBuddy.com...

Jorgesson's hands grip the razor edge on pitch 15. (Tom Evans) Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson trained for years with one goal in mind — to climb El Capitan's Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park, known as one of the most challenging climbs on earth. The nearly-smooth rock presents a 90-degree climb for more than a half mile. To make the climb even more challenging, the two are ascending the wall as a free-climb, without the aid of ropes, except...

This isn’t your average jetliner take off. The stomach-dropping video follows a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as it launches into the air at nearly a 30 degree pitch. Even if you're not scared of flying, you'll cringe imagining what take-off would look like from inside that airplane. Don’t worry — this isn’t a passenger flight. The jetliner put on the stomach-churning show at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow. MORE ON WEATHER.COM: Incredible Airplanes A United Airlines 757 passes a billboard on...

Many of the earth's most stunning natural wonders are hidden from view. Here, we take a look at 20 secluded—but spectacular—waterfalls and natural pools around the world. Some of these spots require visitors to go off the beaten path, but the scenic rewards are worth the effort. Iceland may be known for its , but it is also a country dotted with stunning waterfalls. Gullfoss is perhaps its most known waterfall, and one of the country's most visited attractions, but...

Astrophotographer and night photographerRogelio Bernal Andreo takes you on a journey to the darker side of paradise in his flawless and stunning collection, 'Hawai'i Nights.' The Hawaiian islands are beautiful in every way, from the white sandy beaches and majestic mountains to powerful volcanoes and scenic highways. Most tourists enjoy the island by day, basking in the sun's glorious rays and soaking in the ocean's crystal waves. But here's a little secret: the islands are even more captivating and mysterious...

Anyone who has experienced bad turbulance will agree that it doesn't take much to turn a calm flight into a nightmare. A few flights attempting to land at Leeds Bradford Airport inWest Yorkshire, England on January 9, 2015 experienced this type of intense turbulance, as seen in the video above. The plane is shown swinging from side to side in the gale force winds. Even when the plane eventually hits the ground, the impact almost forces the nose of the...

A man bites one of the fish he caught during the Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout) Ice Festival on January 10, 2015 in Hwacheon-gun, South Korea. The annual event attracts thousands and features a mountain trout ice fishing competition, where participants compete with traditional lures or bare hands. (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) More than 300,000 locals and tourists braved sub-zero temperatures over the weekend and flocked to a frozen river in Gangwon Province in South Korea to catch mountain trout with their...

A group of friends was enjoying a day at Wellington Scorching Bay in New Zealand when the unexpected happened. An insect flies into a girl's hair -- and her reaction is priceless. Matt Sampson has more on the video that'll leave your skin crawling. MORE ON WEATHER.COM: Beaches Made of Glass ...

While most landmarks are best visited during the day, there are some destinations that truly transform at night - from wildlife reserves to cityscapes, jungles to national parks. Click through the slideshow above to see 40 spots across the globe that are best experienced after dark. Half built, half-carved into rock and surrounded by mountains, Petra is an example of one such place changes after the sun has set. As , this destination becomes even more impressive when it is...