The Alps:
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I've been there once, and I still dream about those mountain peaks. There are no words to express how amazing they are. They have diagonal strata layers, which give them a visceral, raw appearance. It appears as though the earth has ruptured and been scarred over, but nature has managed to survive.
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile:
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Torres del Paine National Park is the best place to witness Patagonia's untamed natural beauty. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to the park's Perito Moreno Glacier, which is a part of the third-largest ice cap in the world, as well as its namesake granite towers, sparkling lagoons, and otherworldly glaciers.
Bagan, Myanmar:
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It is difficult to truly grasp the scale of Bagan's archaeological area, which is dominated by thousands of temples, pagodas and stupas. For a bird's eye view at sunrise, take a hot air balloon ride to see the temples dotted around the lush landscape.
Anse Source argent, Seychelles:
Picking the most beautiful beach in the Seychelles is a fool's errand, but Anse Source d'Argent takes top marks for its silvery white sands framed by dramatic granite boulders and sparkling aquamarine waters.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia:
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Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, straddles the borders between Zimbabwe and Zambia. "The Smoke That Thunders", as it's known locally, and its surroundings are hubs for white-water rafting, helicopter flights, big game safaris and other high-octane adventures.
Whitehaven Beach, Australia:
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Possibly the most beautiful beach in the world is Whitehaven Beach. The primary attraction, which is located along Australia's Whitsunday Coast, is notable for its extraordinary juxtaposition of fine-grained silica sands and intensely blue-green waters.
Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar:
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On a dirt road near the west coast of Madagascar lies an expanse of giant baobab trees, all that remains of a once dense forest. The age-old giants are especially magnificent at sunrise and sunset.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam:
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With hundreds of jungle-clad karst rocks rising from the emerald waters, Ha Long Bay is a photographer's dream. Discover the beautiful islands and surreal cave system of this UNESCO world Heritage site by boat or kayak.
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala:
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Indigenous culture, tranquillity by the water, and yoga bliss can all be found at Lake Atitlan in the Sierra Madre mountains. To visit the various pueblos, browse regional markets for Mayan crafts, and stay in treehouse-like accommodations, take a boat across the stunning crater lake.
Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius:
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The Indian Ocean lagoon is surrounded by a freestanding mountain that towers over it. Le Morne provided refuge for runaway slaves in the 18th and early 19th centuries because of its seclusion and near-impossibility to reach.
Acadia National Park, Maine:
Acadia is a wild place of sea, stone, and forest, with mist-covered mountainsides and rocky shorelines. Visitors swarm here to hike, fish, climb, camp, and experience the sense of the end of the world in New England's only national park.
Railay West, Thailand:
On the western side of the Railay Peninsula, Krabi's famous karst rocks meet a breathtaking jade green lagoon. Vertical cliffs block access from mainland Krabi, making Railay accessible only by boat, adding to its incredible appeal.
Maasai Mara, Kenya:
One of the most beautiful ecosystems on earth can be found in this renowned wildlife preserve, which is located right next to the Serengeti. Golden grasslands of the Mara stretch to the horizon, broken only by graceful acacia trees, rumbling herds of wildebeest and zebra, and their stalking predators.
Cat Island, Bahamas:
In the Bahamas, Cat Island is a well-kept secret paradise. Cat Island is enticing with its miles of nature trails, magnificent pink-sand beaches, and lack of development and proximity to the main tourist track.
Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park, China:
This geological anomaly resembles a psychedelic scene from Mars due to its distinct rolling bands of orange, cream, yellow, brown, and russet against jagged mountains. In Zhangye Danxia, the smooth, pointed, and several hundred meters tall rocks are known for their unusual colors. They were produced by the accumulation of sandstone and other minerals over a period of 24 million years. The result, which resembled a layer cake, was tipped by the same tectonic plates that shaped some of the Himalayan mountains. After that, the forces of wind, rain, and time sculpted incredible forms with a range of colors, patterns, and sizes, including towers, pillars, and ravines.
The Dead Sea:
Despite its nickname, the Dead Sea is a saltwater lake—one of the saltiest in the world. It is famous for its stunningly clear and serene waters, which are almost ten times as salty as the ocean, and the nearby mineral formations, sandy beaches, nature preserves, natural pools, and waterfalls. The Dead Sea is located on the lowest point of the planet, between Jordan, Palestine, and Israel.