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Panama is often overlooked for its more famous neighbors Colombia and Costa Rica, who are renowned worldwide for their biodiversity, colorful cultures, and jaw-dropping scenery. But Panama, which links Central and South America, has a few of its own gems to offer – including the 1,400-plus islands that dot its coast.

The Kingdom of Bhutan is notoriously difficult to get to. But the country’s isolation means its culture has not been diluted over time, and it provides a fascinating step back into a stunning landscape.

Carved into soft stone cliffs, the ancient sandstone city of Petra was built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans. These people were a nomadic Arab tribe–Bedouins–who roamed the Arabian Desert in search of pasture and water for their herds.

Ivory white columns rise from the earth, framing the central masterpiece: an intricately carved marble domed structure stood on a square plinth, resplendent with arched doorways, and topped by a bronze moon that reaches for the sky.

Learn about the more than 200 underwater cave systems that make Andros a scuba diving mecca at Discovery.com.

Discovery and The Explorers Club join forces in the name of global exploration, science, and storytelling.

The theme park included a Garden of Eden, life-sized scenes from the Bible and statues of Jesus.

Check out rare books at the world's oldest continually operating library.

Explore Alaska on an RV road trip, seeing Denali, Fairbanks, Valdez and everything in between.

Scientists have discovered new evidence that may explain how these iconic structures were built.

Kwanzaa may be a festival celebrated by millions of African Americans and pan-Africans, but it has only been around for a few decades. Introduced to the United States in 1966 as a ritual to welcome the first harvest to the home, the festival, which takes place from December 26 to January 1, is a celebration of life, unity, family, and culture.

With one click you can go from being under the sea to outerspace! Take a look below for a list of amazing places you can experience virtual wonder.

Explore a world of wild beauty and pure adventure.

Strap on your skies, buckle up your snowshoes and dust off your sleds. Here are the best and most beautiful spots in the US to head for powder.

Forget Chile’s Atacama Desert, or Hawaii’s Mauna Kea. A petrified forest in Colombia is where you want to go for the best stargazing on the planet.