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As the largest mountain anywhere in the world, the Mount Everest mountain of the Himalaya range is included in this list primarily for its sheer size. Located on the border of Nepal and China and standing at a massive 29,029 feet tall, a natural object that tall is nothing other than beautiful
Translated into English, Ha Long Bay means ‘Descending Dragon Bay’ and is known mainly for the thousands of isles that are scattered on the bay. Only a small village itself (around 1,600 people are said to inhabit Ha Long Bay), it is a particular popular destination with tourists, all of whom are eager to see the many different limestone formations that are so eerily beautiful in the water.
Meteora, Greece
The area of Meteora on the Greek mainland is a collection of six monasteries that were constructed on limestone rocks many centuries ago. Beautiful to look at both up close and from afar, each of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries are still inhabited to this day.
Cornwall, England
The south west coast of England is made up primarily of Cornwall and the county features something for everyone to call beautiful. Known for the many golden sand beaches that are so popular all around the coast, Cornwall features a collection of attractions inland, including Tintagel Castle, the supposed birthplace of King Arthur and the Eden Project, which is in effect the world’s largest greenhouse, featuring hundreds of tropical plants from around the world.
Located in the central part of Turkey, Cappadocia is a stunning part of the world and is known – in tourism terms at least – for the many houses that are built into the mountains and land, which were inhabited by Cappadocian’s for centuries.
Easter Island, Chile
If you were to visit Easter Island without knowing what was on the 163 square kilometre island, it is likely that you would be more than a little intrigued – if not somewhat taken aback – by the 887 moai statues that inhabit the land. Built between 1110 and 1680 AD, the maoi statues are both beautiful and eerie and are said to have been built out of respect for the elders and deceased of tribes on the island.
Mount Kilimanjiro, Africa
The highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 feet tall, whilst Mount Kilimanjiro is known around the world as one of nature’s highest peaks, it is not particularly common knowledge that it is actually a volcano, albeit a dormant one. With snow on the highest peak and boiling temperatures at the base, Mount Kilimanjiro has an array of unique and rare vegetation gracing it, such as the Water Holding Cabbage, a plant that is only found in a handful of locations similar to that of Mount Kilimanjiro around the world.
Arguably the world’s largest desert (with the only other areas on earth that could rival the title being the arctic poles), the Sahara Desert’s vastness is so much that it actually covers almost all of North Africa.
Considering the Sahara has a reputation of being one of the driest and most arid destinations on earth, it is surprising for most to hear that a snowfall was actually recorded in 1979.
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
An area of the world that can be described as an idyllic paradise, the Mamanuca Islands are located in Fiji and the name actually refers to approximately 20 islands, although just under half of these aren’t inhabitable, due them being submerged by the Pacific Ocean during a high tide.
Pamukkale, Turkey
The site of Pamukkale stands on the popular Aegean area of Turkey and it’s name literally means ‘cotton castle’ in English, thanks to the the fact that the ancient city of Hierapolis – where Pamukkale is located – was built on a castle and Pamukkale itself appears to be a mass of soft, lush cotton. In fact, the area of Pamukkale is an array of hot springs and travertines featuring various natural chemicals that provide the appearance of the area and which offers a perfect spot to bathe in.
