Is it night or day? To capture these stunning photos of landscapes, illuminated only by the light of the full moon, British artist Darren Almond kept the shutter open for a quarter of an hour to soak up the moonlight and light up the landscapes as if it was daybreak. The long exposure time produces a haunting quality and a mild glow that reveals details such as star-lines across the sky, a misty froth-like blanket of water, and even a...

Americans don't have to venture halfway around the world for vacation destinations that are almost always sunny. Of the 10 cities that average the sunniest weather per year, five can be found in the United States. In the gallery at the top of this page, you can see all 10 cities that topped the World Meteorological Organization's list of the sunniest towns in the world. (MORE: These Are the Laziest Cities in America) The list was compiled by the WMO,...

From a bloodied polar bear fresh from a kill in the Arctic to pilgrims on an all-night vigil in the Peruvian Andes, the Travel Photographer of the Year 2014 competition showcases the wild, awe-inspiring moments and beautifully diverse people of the Earth. UK photographer Philip Lee Harvey took the highest prize and title of 2014 Travel Photographer of the Year with his richly detailed images of the rock churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia and the Himba tribe of Namibia. Although...

If your car is keeping you from going on off-road adventures, or even preventing you from getting to the grocery store in a snowstorm, then this is the car of your dreams. It is called the EarthRoamer, and it's one of the craziest things you've ever seen on four wheels. The camper looks tough on the outside, but it's the inside that has people stopping in their tracks. For $500,000 you can go off-roading in style with a kitchen, luxury...

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...