Thats a howler monkey, Vaca whispered.

I cupped my hand behind my ear to listen closely.

Soon, I heard not only primate calls but a chorus of cicadas, frogs, and nocturnal birds.

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The Northern Lights seen over Nuuk, Greenland.

Most of the time you dont see a lot of the action, Vaca said of an Amazon safari.

But you could listen to it.

The world looks, feels, and sounds different under the cover of darkness.

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The dunes in Sesriem, Namibia.

Its a century-old tradition thats equal parts parade and art.

The head alone weighs 110 pounds.

Try Wun Sha Street for the best vantage point.

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Headlamps trace through the night sky at Khumbu Basecamp on Mount Everest, Nepal. The Khumbu Icefall is prominent in the background.

Its a slog to reach this campsite, set at 17,500 feet of elevation.

Expect a minimum of five hours of high-altitude trekking per day for around two weeks straight.

Pair both of Icelands famed natural marvelsauroras and geothermal springsfor an unforgettable evening.

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A view of the aurora borealis from an Icelandic hot spring.

Accommodations with onsite hot pools, such asIon Adventure Hotel, make the activity particularly easy.

Dont miss the hotels Northern Lights Bar for a nightcap with floor-to-ceiling windows for even more aurora watching.

The event occurs on Summerland Beach, around 90 miles fromMelbourne.

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Australian little penguins flock together.