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The northwesternmost extreme of the contiguous United States does not disappoint in its Northwesty-ness. There's the Pacific Ocean surf crashing on jumbled sea stacks and an impressively eroded coastline—like the tree-dotted cliffs in our image. Evergreen forests carpet the rugged ground right to the very edges of land and are soaked by sea fogs and prodigious rainfall. Located just south of Canada across the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Washington state, Cape Flattery is neighbor to the sprawling Olympic National Park. So, if you have a hankering for more Pacific Northwest charm, there's nearly a million additional acres to explore.

The radiant colors of Vinicunca (aka Rainbow Mountain) were revealed from beneath layers of snow when rising temperatures melted the peak's glacial caps beginning in the 1990s. The mountain's streaky sediment layers, multicolored like a wildflower bloom, were revealed by the 2010s. Since then, it's become the most visited natural attraction in the lofty Peruvian Andes of the Cusco region. Vinicunca's vividly colored rock layers are due to minerals in the sediment, including red clay, white silica, and yellow sulfur. At more than 17,000 feet above sea level, Vinicunca isn’t the tallest peak in the area—towering Ausangate is nearly 21,000 feet in elevation—but most visitors will need time to acclimatize before attempting the trek to the summit.

If you are looking for a charming town with a rich Maya heritage and a gateway to the natural wonders of Belize, San Ignacio is the place for you. San Ignacio is the hub of the Cayo District, where you can explore ancient ruins, lush rainforests, and crystal-clear rivers. You can visit the Iguana Conservation Project, where you can learn about and interact with these fascinating creatures, or the Cahal Pech Archaeological Site, where you can see the remains of a royal Maya palace. You can also enjoy the scenic views from the Hawkesworth Bridge, the only suspension bridge in Belize, or the Branch Mouth, where two rivers converge. San Ignacio is a town that offers a blend of culture, history, and adventure for every traveler.

This young western grey kangaroo is either itching its tummy or practicing its boxing stance. Oddly, belly scratches and sparring go hand in hand when it comes to kangaroos: Males often go straight from communal grooming to squaring off for a punch-out. Usually, it's good-natured grappling, more of a competitive social activity than a down-and-dirty fight. Of course, some signature 'roo moves would never fly under typical boxing rules, such as double-kicking while balancing on one's tail. Maybe this little fighter should look into mixed marsupial arts?

One of the Netherlands' top tourist draws, Zaanse Schans is only 15 miles or so from the heart of Amsterdam and is an open-air museum and working historic village. Homes, windmills, and workshops along the Zaan river showcase two centuries of Dutch arts, crafts, and—most deliciously—foods such as chocolate and cheese. Beginning in 1961, historic buildings and windmills were moved to the site to give locals and tourists a unique glimpse into Dutch traditions. While many windmills across the Netherlands were traditionally used to pump water from low-lying areas, the Zaanse Schans windmills now power grindstones and saws.