Lake Ohrid may fall under the radar for most travelers, but once you get a glimpse of its shimmering waters on a sunny day or learn about its history—the lake is nearly two million years old—you'll likely want to plan a trip ASAP. The body of water straddles the border between Albania and North Macedonia, and it's surrounded by ancient villages, rolling hills, and beaches. In the past couple of years, archaeologists have also been working to uncover an 8,000-year-old stilt village, said to be the oldest of its kind in Europe, submerged in the lake. Before today's survey, have you heard about Lake Ohrid?

A Scottish road trip will grant you gorgeous views no matter where you go, but travel expert Jim Strong recommends heading up north and driving what is often called the "Wee Mad Road." Part of the North Coast 500, this stretch along the coast in the northwestern part of the country, he says, is "not for the faint of heart, but for those who enjoy the great open scenery and scope of the Scottish Highlands." "The western side of Scotland offers some of the most dramatic and strange sights while driving on small, one-lane roads," he adds. Would you like to drive on the "Wee Mad Road"?