Matthias Jorda exploring the ice cave. These stunning images reveal the crystal clear landscape inside a secret Austrian glacier. (Christoph Jorda/Caters News) Bavarian photographer Christoph Jorda squeezed through a low entrance of the Pitztal Glacier in Tyrol, Austria to capture what’s inside—a stunning, frozen wonderland. Despite the glacier’s close proximity to a popular ski resort, the entrance to the ice cave is located in the middle of a huge crevice, making it difficult to find. “It was absolutely amazing in...

The "McBarge," an abandoned floating McDonald's restaurant in Vancouver, Canada, which has been anchored in Burrard Inlet and battered by storms and winds for almost 30 years, may soon have a second life as a brand-new attraction. Renovations to the iconic 80s landmark are expected to be completed by the end of the year. The barge, officially called Friendship 500, was set to become one of the most unique places to enjoy a Happy Meal. Built to showcase technology and...

The Lanchid Bridge, Budapest. (Greg Florent) French photographer Greg Florent, 33, loves to “show the world, or create new worlds” with his photography, so after falling in love with Budapest as a tourist, he returned to the Hungarian capital and spent two months photographing the city's amazing architecture. The result is a beautifulseries of 15 time-lapse images, showing how the cityscape transforms from day to night. “I knew it would be a perfect place for a project of day-to-night compositions,”...

The Oasis Eco Resort in the United Arab Emirates is exactly that: an oasis. Centered around a spring in the desert in Liwa, the 90,000-square-foot community is completely sustainable. Because its focal point is the spring – a precious resource in such an arid climate –it makes sense that the star-shaped resort is designed to use as little energy as possible. In fact, the entire property will give off zero emissions. "The spring will be used for crop irrigation, fish...

Canadian photographer Trevor Pottelberg battled through harsh winter conditions to capture stunning images of Lake Erie's frozen shorelines. (Trevor Pottelberg) Whether it’s waiting long periods of time for something to happen or running around to photograph ongoing action, photographers will go to great lengths to get their perfect shots. Canadian photographer Trevor Pottelberg braved blustery conditions, his fingers freezing, to capture stunning images of Lake Erie’s frozen shorelines. “It may not look like it in the photos, but there were...

The iconic Croce del Pratomagno (Cross of Pratomagno) recently experienced a spectacle of nature, according to the Pratomagno Facebook page and Toscana Media News. Icy winds enveloped the iconic cross that sits atop the Pratomagno mountains in Tuscany, Italy. The cross has stood on top of the mountain since 1928 and can be seen from great distances. These breathtaking images of the cross wrapped in ice have been shared across the web and social media, along with this video: MORE...

MacDonald says riding one of the world's longest trains across the Sahara was one of her favorite moments of her two-month journey in Mauritania. "It was dirty and uncomfortable but is such an interesting and unique way to travel through the vast desert," she said. (Jody MacDonald) Growing up in Saudi Arabia, 39-year-old has always had a love affair with the desert. And on a recent two-month expedition to Mauritania, MacDonald truly became intimate with the region's vast desert landscape,...

The arrival of spring is one of the most anticipated seasons each year, signalling the end of cold weather. So whether you want to see colorful flower blooms, look for wildlife, or simply enjoy the warmer weather, click on the slideshow above to see the best spring destinations around the world. (MORE: ) One destination not to miss is because spring is when the park’s are most impressive. , according to the National Park Service, and some, such as Yosemite...

A pool at the abandoned Disney World water park, Disney's River Country, in Bay Lake, Florida. The park opened in 1976, ceased operations in 2001 and has been left to deteriorate ever since. (Seph Lawless) This summer, families will no doubt flock to some of the country's water parks, water slides and swimming holesto enjoy the warm weather. But there's one water park that will definitely stay eerily silent. In June 1976, Disney's River Country in Bay Lake, Florida, opened...

On a plateau in the remote highlands of northeast Turkey stands the eerie, abandoned city of Ani. Once an important cultural hub and regional power, this ancient place was once called “the city of a thousand and one churches,” but it now lies in ruins, having been left to crumble and deteriorate for years. (MORE:17 Eerie Ghost Towns of the World) The ruins lie on disputed territory within the Turkish province of Kars, near the border with Armenia. It is...

Singapore's Changi Airport was named the World's Best Airport in 2016 by World Airport Awards. This is the fourth year that Changi Airport, one of the largest transportation hubs in Southeast Asia,was awarded the top spot by Skytrax,a global airline review and rating agency. For many of the millions of passengers that fly through and out of Changi, the title is not a surprise. The airport is known for its continual physical upgrades to its existing terminals and for building...

Who would’ve thought that yetis love to have fun in the sun like the rest of us? In a recent campaign from St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida, a yeti couple takes over the city, enjoying the beach and other attractions, and taking more than a few photos. “We like to keep it playful and edgy,” executive director of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater David Downing told weather.com. “We took the yetis out, it was a hoot. Kids got the biggest kick out of it.”...

Found in deserts, jungles and on mountains, historical ruins are some of the world’s most impressive destinations. From the Great Wall of China to the , these sites offer historians and visitors alike a glimpse at what life was like in ancient cultures. (MORE: ) One of the most famous archeological sites in the world is Peru’s Machu Picchu, an impressive Inca ruin located 7,970 feet above sea level on the eastern slopes of the Andes. The stonework of the...