Russia may be best known for its history, culture and architecture, but take another look at this nation's stunning natural features, from volcanoes to forests.

From volcanic hot spots that literally look like hell to the most beautiful cascading paradise you can imagine, these 12 bodies of water are highly unusual.

Lush green space is rare in cities, but more and more rooftops - like these 14 - are becoming hidden green getaways, complete with water features & wildlife.

Deserts, islands, rainforests and rocky cliffs: Australia has it all, with breathtakingly diverse landscape features, wildlife and cultural history.

The evolution of whales from land-based animals to the ocean's largest mammals is on display in the stunning Wadi Al-Hitan desert of Egypt.

Please re-leash me, let me go! These 10 leashed animals illustrate our need to keep animals close and pets even closer, regardless of race, creed or collar.

The terraced, flowing springs of Pamukkale, Turkey are like natural infinity pools, coated in white mineral deposits and topped with ancient Greco-Roman ruins.

Africa is home to some of the world's most incredible natural sights including the vast Sahara Desert, the magnificent Victoria Falls and countless wildlife.

Trail Marker Trees are living cultural signposts, shaped and molded by ancient Native Americans to be navigational aids in a time before GPS, compasses or maps.

Just another manic monkey? A surprising number of animals flash smiles from time to time but these 12 smirking critters can really turn a frown upside down!

These amazing, intricate patterns in the snow weren't created by aliens - they were made by an artist, who uses special shoes to create prints in the snow.

These cute little pod hotels fit everything you need in a hotel suite, but the best part is the outdoor terrace and stunning views of Mexico's wine country.

Western Australia's Hutt Lagoon is pink as a blushing bride and saltier than a sailor on shore leave, thanks to an abundance of beta carotene-producing algae.

These compact, portable, prefab eco-friendly travel destinations seem too amazing to be real, like a UFO suite and a 'magic mountain' complete with waterfall.

Tinted by toxins and flushed of fish, the startling hues of these 10 ravaged rivers are red cards against those who mismanage these precious resources.