Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire is home to 3,000 different species of trees and over 16,000 individual specimens. Autumn is one of the best times to visit as visitors can enjoy an explosive natural display of colours. (Dan Istitene/Getty Images) England has long been a popular destination with tourists. Many come just for London alone, either to see the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London or even a play on the West End....

An abandoned factory in Milwaukee, Wis. (Seph Lawless) Perhaps no other region in the country has more eerie examples of urban decay than the once dominant industrial region known as the Rust Belt. Covering the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, the region is plagued by a number of abandoned factories, houses and buildings that lay in crumbling ruins. While the abandonment of many of these spaces was driven by industrial decline, most of the decay stem...

As the end of summer approaches, there is no better time than now to plan a last-minute summer vacation. Whether you are looking to relax at the beach, go white-water rafting or hike through the wilderness under the summer sun, there are numerous destinations that await you in every state. (MORE:) Make the most of the warm weather by planning an exciting outdoor adventure, such as white-water rafting Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Both beginners and advanced rafters can enjoy themselves...

Bridges span countries and link cities, but they also take us closer to some of Earth's most stunning natural wonders, such as roaring rivers and cascading waterfalls. The 10 marvels of engineering featured in the slideshow above offer spectacular views of waterfalls around the world. If you're planning a visit, take a raincoat, there's a chance you'll get close enough to get drenched from the spray of the crashing water. (MORE: ) 1. Iguazu Falls, Brazil A majestic waterfall system...

With brightly colored wildflowers and red rock deserts, some of the world’s most colorful destinations can be found right here in America. Some of these places are so vibrant that they almost look surreal. Here are some of the most colorful places you can see in every state. Every year, the changing seasons alter landscapes drastically. across the country, from the tulip fields of to the to the prairies of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. In fall, mountainscapes and forests...

are expected to head to Theresienwiese, just outside of Munich, for this year's, the world's largest beer festival. So while this traditional Bavarian culture festival is definitely not to be missed, here are 50 other reasons to explore the rest of Germany this fall. (MORE:) Germany is home to 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Quedlinburg, which is located in the Harz region. Dating back to the ninth century, thisis famous for being home to over 1400 half-timbered houses, or...

The 'Ocean Victory' is seen docked on July 21, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The superyacht is owned by Russian steel billionaire Viktor Rashnikov and features six swimming pools, a hot tub, gym, helipad and a helicopter hanger. (Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) Sometimes a regular yacht just isn’t enough. That was the case for Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko who unveiled his latest project this week: the world’s largest sailing yacht. Measuring 468 feet long and 300 feet high, the $400 million...

For much of the summer, reports of shark attacks frequently grabbed headlines along the East Coast as beachgoers took to the water to enjoy the warm summer weather. But there's another threat that has become even deadlier around the world, and it doesn't come from the seas. Selfie deaths, believe it or not, in terms of which have been responsible for more deaths worldwide in 2015, Mashable said. According to Shark Attack Survivors' records, worldwide this year. The number of...

At a loss for where to go on your next vacation? There are always a seemingly unending number of things to consider: Is it sunny and warm? Are there enough activities for the whole family? Can I completely disconnect from the world and find some peace and quiet? Stop your worrying and let this be a look into the crystal ball. (MORE: ) Personality quizzes are perfect for finding out which iconic movie character you are, where you should live,...

Get lost in the whimsy and magic of a Disney parade — where the weather is always perfect and your favorite characters come to life. Perfect for kids and kids at heart, this is the only place you can see scenes from your favorite movies drift past you. Disney parks from Florida to Hong Kong boast beautiful shows complete with floats, singing, and dancing. What are you waiting for? Click through this gallery and get a taste of Disney's parade...

Photo of a supercell moving through rural Kansas near Howard won 4th in Crowd Choice category of Photocrowd's Extreme Weather challenge. Says photographer Dennis Oswald: 'During my storm photography expedition in May 2014 I came across this wonderful supercell in south east Kansas. It was the fourth storm of the day and the light couldn't be better.' (Dennis Oswald/Photocrowd.com) Nothing captures the dramatic beauty of Mother Nature than extreme weather images—from incredible storms to frozen landscapes. , a community of...

After a year in the making, three giant wooden megaphones, built by a team of interior architecture students at Estonian Academy of Arts, opened to the public on Sept. 18 in Estonia. (Tõnu Tunnel) If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If that tree is in Southern Estonia’s Voru County, it could possibly make a very loud sound. Interior architecture students at Estonian Academy of Art designed,...

Mackenzie Delta, Canada. Ⓒ Bernhard Edmaier, 2015. (Prestel Publishing) Mars made headlines earlier this week when NASA on the planet's surface. But sorry Mars, Earth may still have the upper hand when it comes to spectacular bodies of water—especially when they're viewed through the lens of award-winning photographer Bernhard Edmaier. Edmaier's new photography book (Prestel Publishing, 2015) collects his images of breathtaking waterscapes from both the air and on the ground,highlighting not only the breathtaking shapes and forms the Earth's...