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Our world is wide and wonderful place, filled with amazing geological formations and incredible remote locations. From some of the most remote private islands in the world to incredible green retreats right outside of our biggest cities, here are some of the most fascinating places on Earth to take a trip.

Gateway to Hell: The Harshest, Most Volatile Corner of Earth

Step into one of the most geologically active places on Earth to see incredible otherworldly sights you will never see anywhere else...on this planet, at least.

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Low Tech to High Concept: 3 Ideas for Water in Africa

These three ideas, from a simple sand filter to water vapor towers to alter the climate, aim to help solve Africa's water crisis.

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That's No Moon... It's A Supermoon!

The March 19, 2011 extreme supermoon made moonlight extra bright, all night, and gave the world's photographers a great excuse to “shoot the moon."

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Cheap Green Travel: 14 Eco + Budget-Friendly Hostels

For mere pocket change you can stay in a treehouse in the Philippines, enjoy a green getaway in Hawaii or spend a few eco-friendly nights in 12 other places.

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Libya's Landlocked Lakes: Wet Spots In A Sea Of Sand

Surrounded by the searing sand dunes of the Sahara, Libya's Ubari Lakes offer intrepid travelers a refreshing splash of beauty that's more than just a mirage.

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White Out: Global Warming Is Melting Japan's Snow Monsters

Japan's “Snow Monsters” - silent, twisted, mountain forests of stately conifers draped in frosty rime ice each winter – are under threat from climate change.

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Luxurious Eco Travel: 12 Elegant Green Destinations

Green travel doesn't always mean roughing it. These 12 luxurious eco resorts offer all the perks of a pampering getaway in an environmentally responsible manner.

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Staten Island Dump Rehabbed into Gigantic Green Space

The world's largest landfill - located on the notoriously smelly Staten Island - is being rehabbed into an incredible 2,200-acre public park.

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Born Freezing: Meet Antarctica's First Citizen

Emilio Marcos Palma laughs at those claiming to be from the Deep South. Born at Argentina's Esperanza Base, Palma lays claim to be the first native Antarctican.

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Fast, Cheap & Delicious: Top 10 Cities for Exotic Street Food

Noodles in Thailand, falafel in Israel, tacos in Mexico, crab in Singapore and crepes in Paris - street food in these 10 cities is cheap, quick & oh-so-tasty.

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Eco Resorts: 13 Rustic Retreats for True Nature Lovers

At these 13 eco resorts, you'll get up close and personal with nature in treetop pods, floating lodges, huts on stilts and primitive grassy shelters.

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Yann Arthus-Bertrand: Photography With A Bird's Eye View

Photographing Earth from above, Yann Arthus-Bertrand reveals stunning vistas, with breathtaking symmetry and color.

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Freeze Frame: 10 Very Cool Frozen Waterfalls

These 10 fantastic frozen waterfalls show what happens when Mother Nature decides to take a snapshot of her most moving creations.

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Rustic Modern Retreats: 12 Earthy Hotels, Homes & Barns

These relaxing retreats pair modern materials and aesthetics with a touch of nature in the form of reclaimed timber and patina for an elegant, rustic look.

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Snow Foolin': Completely Insane Pics of Japanese Snowfall

Parts of the U.S. may be buried under unusual amounts of snow, but our snowfall pales in comparison to the 56-foot drifts found in parts of Japan every winter.

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