A picture speaks a thousand words, but imagine seeing some of the following locations in person! There are some places on this Earth that are just too spectacular to believe — you have to see them for yourself! We’ve compiled a list of ten of our favorite wonders from all around the world - some look like they're straight out of a farytale. Be sure to add these to your bucket list!
Tulip Fields, Netherlands
Travel to Holland in the spring and you’re sure to spot one or two (million!) colorful tulips sprouting from the ground. Aside from the wallpaper on your desktop computer, you can capture a photo of these beautiful buds yourself if you travel to the Netherlands from the end of March until the second week of May!
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
This surreal surface is actually the world’s largest salt flat, coming in at 4,086 square miles -- that’s about the size of Hawaii! It was formed by the transformations between several prehistoric lakes, most likely some 30,000 to 42,000 years ago. When the flat is covered in water, its surface becomes mirrored. There’s nothing quite like it!
Wisteria Flower Tunnel, Japan
The Wisteria Flower Tunnel is located at the Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu, Japan. The best time to visit the tunnel is from late April to mid May, as the flowers are the most in bloom then. In the tunnel, the flowers vary in color from white, lavender and green to a deep shade of purple. This is just about the most romantic date spot we can think of.
Lake Hillier, Australia
Ever seen a pink lake before? If not, this is definitely a site to add to your bucket list! Lake Hillier is a lake on Middle Island in the Recherche Archipelago of Western Australia. It is not officially known how the lake gets its color, but it has been hypothesized that it comes from the organisms or bacteria that reside in the water. When you collect the water in a separate container, it does not lose its color — so you can bring some home with you from your trip as a souvenier!
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
If you haven’t been to Arizona, it’s worth it just for the beauty of the natural rock formations. Antelope Canyon is located in the Navajo tribal lands, so you need to be escorted by a guide to enter. The canyon is split into two different sections: “The Crack” and “The Corkscrew.” Much like the Tulips in Holland, you'll feel like you're inside of your desktop wallpaper!
Hamilton Pool, Texas
The Hamilton Pool was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. Hamilton Pool is located near Austin, Texas and is a truly surreal site to see. You can swim here too, but the trek to get here is a pretty steep quarter-mil trek downhill. Bring your hiking shoes!
Mendenhall Ice Caves, Alaska
These caves, located in Juneau, Alaska are formed by glaciers that are slowly melting over time. Today, it is about 12 miles long and accessible to visitors. If you’ve added this to your to-do list, be aware that it requires a kayak ride and a rather arduous hike, along with a little faith that the melting caverns won’t collapse in on you!
Thor’s Well, Oregon
Why do they call this Thor’s Well? Well (no pun intended), it looks like the Hammer of Thor smashed in on the ground, creating a giant, and beautiful waterfall. It doesn’t always have its majestic look though — sometimes you have to wait for up to an hour for the tides to come in and overflow the cavern, filling it up with thousands of tons of water!
Underwater River, Cenote Angelita, Mexico
We know what you’re thinking…how can a river be underwater? The underwater river in Mexico (complete with banks, trees, and leaves) is actually a mixture of salt water and hydrogen sulfide — it’s heavier than water so it separates itself, sinks, and forms a “river.” Put on your scuba diving gear — you can’t miss this natural wonder!
Deadvlei, Namibia
Deadvlei is a clay pan located inside the Namib-Naukluft Park in Namibia. Its name literally means “dead marsh,” a lake or marsh that has dried up to create this interesting formation. It was formed after heavy rainfall flooded a river, allowing camel thorn trees to grow. When the river dried, the trees died, leaving their petrified trunks scattered across the surface.
E-Z Travels
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Image Credits
Salar de Uyuni by Patrick Nouhailler
Wisteria Tunnel Japan by Binary CSE
Lake Hillier by Amusing Planet
Antelope Canyon by Alessandro Giannini
Hamilton Pool by Amazing Places
Mendenhall Ice Caves by Andrew Russell
Thor's Well by Ben Grewell
Underwater River by Anatoly Beloshchin
Deadvlei by Angel Hernansaez
My Camera by Paul Reynolds
