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The Canadian Rockies offer places to rest, trails to hike, and wildlife aplenty. And the deeper you travel into the dense forest surrounded by endless mountains, the more beautiful it gets. So take a step into the beautiful world of Banff National Park.

The freezing, frigid, frosty ice caps of Antarctica only allow the most adaptive animals to survive its conditions. Without a thick layer of blubber or a group of friends to huddle with, not many survive. Although this continent might be one of the cruelest places on Earth, it also tells us about the health of the planet. One of the harshest places to survive is also the greatest mirror to our own survival.

You’re willing to put up with the sweltering heat of Cambodian jungles so you can experience the breathtaking beauty of the wildlife and ancient ruins throughout the land. Its history runs deep, and its waterways run even deeper. And if you’re lucky enough, the god-kings will smile upon you on your journey through this humid paradise.

The beginning and end of many reigns exist within the Yucatan. From the death of the dinosaurs, to the rise and fall of the Mayans, this peninsula’s history pairs with its boundless wildlife, geography, and what it means to survive on planet Earth

From the highest mountains to the deepest waters, the ancient lands of Greece carry the mysteries of myth and history. With its beautiful countryside and dense cities of historic and cultural beauty, Greece captured the imagination of the rest of the world. It thrived in a time when philosophy was only a seed, and the concept of democracy was only a dream. And it took these ideas and planted them deep within its lands. Its cultural impacts have reached far and wide, and its wildlife is no different. Greece is known for having some of the highest biodiversity in Europe. Hundreds of different mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians live in the region. And over 5,000 types of flora cover the countryside. And between the beauty of nature and culture, thousands of years of history have grown. And some of it now lies in what's left of the stone ruins of great temples.

In the semi-arid climate of Moab, rain is gold. Many plants, animals, and micro-organisms lie in wait for a single raincloud to pass by. And as the rain blesses the traces of life throughout the desert, it also shapes the surrounding rock formations. Erosion cuts away at the hardened sediment like a patient sculptor, leaving behind some of the most beautiful formations on the planet.

The freezing, frigid, frosty ice caps of Antarctica only allow the most adaptive animals to survive its conditions. Without a thick layer of blubber or a group of friends to huddle with, not many survive. Although this continent might be one of the cruelest places on Earth, it also tells us about the health of the planet. One of the harshest places to survive is also the greatest mirror to our own survival.

Sacred temples and meditative peaks cover the countryside of Bali. Between its local farms and bustling cities, small scooters carve through the jungles, looking for the secluded places of meditation and awe. But these desired holy places come with protectors: the sacred guardian monkeys looking for mischief and mayhem.

Near the crest of an Andean mountain, the mystical city of Machu Picchu dwells. Its stonework lies in perfect order, its buildings align with the almighty sun, but no one knows for certain what purpose it served the ancient Incans. Today, it stands as a beautiful sanctuary for wildlife and incredible sight-seeing, and its mysterious history adds an element of wonder and awe for everyone who climbs its steps.

Tonight you will be whisked off to the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide which encompasses protected mountains, forests, and alpine tundra. It is one of the most visited national parks in the country. With majestic peaks in every direction, wildlife roaming the valleys, and some of the most incredible outdoor adventures on the planet.

Tonight you will be whisked off to The Great Pyramid of Giza in Ancient Egypt. It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids at Giza, known as the Great Pyramid, is the only surviving structure out of the famed Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was built for Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops, in Greek), Sneferu's successor and the second of the eight kings of the fourth dynasty.

Tonight, you'll be whisked off to the Extraordinary Australian Outback which covers most of the Australian continent. The Outback regions extend from the northern to southern Australian coastlines and encompass several climatic zones. It is the home of the world's largest fence and has a very diverse animal population.