Daniel Campos Province, Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni

Bolivia holds the world’s largest salt flats.

Photo by Luca Galuzzi

Paraná State, Brazil

Iguazu Falls

These falls are one of the largest waterfall systems in the world.

Photo by P.D. Tillman

Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile

Torres Del Paine National Park

This park has rare animals, glaciers, and mountains made of granite.

Photo by Winkyintheuk

Bolívar, Columbia

Walled City of Cartagena

The historic city was founded in 1533, but was settled by indigenous people in 4000 B.C.

Photo by Alex Rocha

Coffee Gully, Barbados

Hunte’s Gardens

This lush garden is full of tropical flowers, trees, foliage, statues, antiques, and more.

Photo by P. Dean

Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Dominica

Boiling Lake

This is one lake you won’t want to swim in. The second largest hot spring in the world is over 197 degrees Fahrenheit.

Photo by Göran Höglund

Ilulissat, Greenland

Ilulissat Icefjord

Ilulissat Icefjord is one of the most actively growing glaciers in the world.

Photo by Greenland Travel

Roatán, Honduras

Little French Key

If you’re looking for the true definition of an island paradise, look no further than Honduras. There are many activities, excellent restaurants, and lots of places to sit back and relax.

Photo by Little French Key Association

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Island Gully Falls

One of the best swimming holes in the world.

Photo by Nick Sherman

Masaya, Nicaragua

Masaya Volcano National Park

Tourists usually have a 2 hour wait to get a 15 minute glimpse of this volcano. However, everyone says it’s worth the wait.

Photo by Jorge Mejia Peralta

Belas, Angola

Miradouro da Lua

Tourists feel like they’re visiting the moon when seeing these cliffs.

Photo by Paulo César Santos

Lalibela, Ethiopia

Rock Hewn Churches

There are 11 medieval churches carved out of the colossal rocks.

Photo by Rod Waddington

Cape Town, South Africa

Table Mountain

Travelers can hike or take a cable car up to the top of this prominent mountain that overlooks Cape Town.

Photo by Miquitos

El Jem, Tunisia

El Jem Amphitheatre

This 3rd-century Roman amphitheater held up to 35,000 spectators.

Photo by Dennis Jarvis

Central and Northern Provinces, Papua New Guinea

Kokoda Track

This historic trail was one of the battlegrounds during the Pacific War (World War II).

Photo by Nomad Tales

Coron, Philippines

Kayangan Lake

After a ten minute climb, one can find crystal clear waters concealed in the mountain walls.

Photo by Bro. Jeffrey Pioquinto, SJ

Lotofaga, Samoa

To-Sua Ocean Trench

Tourists love to swim in this grotto located on a volcanic island.

Photo by Tishamp

Tongatapu Island, Tonga

Mapu’a’ Vaea Blowholes

Waves crash into the volcanic rock that forces water up and out, creating natural spouts.

Photo by Holger Behr

Luganville, Vanuatu

Millenium Cave

This experience will take you under waterfalls, swimming down rivers, rock climbing, and more.

Photo by sydneydawg2006

Thimphu, Bhutan

Taktsang Palphug

The Himalayan Buddhist temple, named Tiger’s Nest, was built in the 1600s in honor of the legend of Guru Rinpoche who reportedly flew on the back of a tigress to this spot, about 10,000 feet above sea level.

Photo by Richard Hopkins

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Petronas Tower

These beautiful towers were the tallest in the world from 1998 until 2004 and are currently the 8^th tallest.

Photo by Juan Pablo Arancibia Medina

Bagan, Myanmar

Bagan Temples

Bagan has the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples in the world.

Photo by Nicholas Kenrick

Muscat, Oman

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

This modern mosque can hold up to 20,000 people and has the world’s second largest hand-woven carpet and chandelier.

Photo by Prasad Pillai

Lahore, Pakistan

Badshahi Mosque

Completed in 1673, this was the world’s largest mosque for 313 years. Currently, this is the 7^th largest in the world, but remains one of the most beautiful.

Photo by Muhammad Ashar

Darvaza, Turkmenistan

Door to Hell

An underground natural gas cavern’s ceiling collapsed in 1971, releasing methane gas. Geologists set the crater, the size of a football field, on fire to prevent the toxic gas from spreading and the fire has been going ever since.

Photo by Tormod Sandtorv

Hội An, Vietnam

Ancient Town

Established in the 15^th century, the antiquated buildings made of traditionally carved wood have been preserved incredibly well, which is the main reason for its popularity.

Photo by Rapidacid

Brussels, Belgium

Grand Place

The flower carpets were first created in 1971 in the town square, and the tradition continues every August on even years only.

Photo by Wouter Hagens

Blaskogabyggd, Iceland

Gullfoss Falls

The 75 foot waterfall is truly the gem of Iceland.

Photo by O. Palsson

Sintra, Portugal

Quinta da Regaleira

This romantic palace has a chapel, aquarium, grottoes, fountains, underground walkways, and wells that were not used for water, but for Tarot initiation rites. The palace is now an important national monument, and is open to the public.

Photo by Stijndon

Sinaia, Romania

Peleș Castle

Constructed from 1873-1914 for King Carol I, the style of this castle combines Gothic Revival and Neo-Renaissance architecture. Now a museum, one can witness the opulent craftsmanship and various works of art.

Photo by Tiberiu Sahlean

Città di San Marino, San Marino

Guaita

The fortress was built in the 11^th century to protect citizens during sieges and house their military forces. Later, it was used as a prison and currently it serves as a museum.

Photo by Ricardo André Frantz

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

This Russian Orthodox Church took 24 years to complete because of its intricate mosaics and grandiose size. The church was also used as a temporary morgue in WWII, a warehouse, and is currently a museum.

Photo by NoPlayerUfa

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