Kakslauttanen Hotel and Igloo Village, Saariselka, Finland The Hotel Kakslauttanen and Igloo Village in Finland is home to unique thermal glass igloos that offer some of the best views of the Northern Lights. (Courtesy of Hotel Kakslauttanen and Igloo Village) Every serious traveler's bucket list includes viewing the Northern Lights(or aurora borealis), one of nature's most spectacular phenomena. And many will no doubt be traveling to the Nordic countries this winter for prime viewing of the stunning display, especially since...

Pinnacle Adventures, an adventure travel group, says its mission is to live life on the edge. As weather.com’s Kyla Grogan points out, they sure deliver in video John Nygren posted to his Facebook page. The video shows him swimming incredibly close to a crocodile at Banco Chinchorro, a protected marine reserve off the coast of Mexico near Belize. (MORE: Largest Gator Found in Mississippi) Most people probably wouldn’t get this close, but it does look like a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. MORE...

Alnwick Garden is one of England’s most beautiful year-round attractions — but it’s also home to 100 of the world’s deadliest plants. The garden is adjacent to Alnwick Castle, the residence of the Dukes of Northumberland for more than 700 years. Duchess Jane Percy is fascinated by the poisonous nature of plants, and wanted to share that with the world. (MORE: Signs You Have Allergies and Don't Know It) “I felt that most children I knew would be more interested...