The most beautiful areas of the world
The most beautiful destinations in the world
In this list we would like to introduce you to the most interesting areas of the world, focusing on the beauty of inanimate nature – mainly mountains, canyons, lakes, deserts, etc. Arranging a trip to any of these areas you will definitely not make a mistake
Central Karakoram National Park
The most beautiful area of Pakistan
Karakoram, except for the polar regions it is the mountain range with the longest glaciers, which are practically on all sides, and incredibly sharp mountains, attracts since ancient times not only climbers, but mainly tourists who want to see with their own eyes this rugged beauty. Right here is the second highest mountain in the world K2 (8,611 m asl) and two eight-thousanders Broad Peak and Gasherbrum I. In addition to these glaciated giants, there is another big attraction in the form of impressive granite towers Trango. The main part of this mountain range falls into the Central Karakoram National Park continue reading
Sagarmatha National Park
The most beautiful area of Nepal in Khumbu Valley
Only one hundred and fifty kilometers from Kathmandu as the crow flies lies Sagarmatha National Park located in Khumbu high mountain area, which is home not only to the hard Sherpa nation, but mainly to the highest mountain in the world – Mount Everest (8848 m asl). Take the trek to this mountain monumental area in Nepal and enjoy the views of a wide range of beautiful mountains is the same experience and obligation for mountain lovers as journey to Mecca for Muslims. The center of the area is the Dudh Koshi River, to which flow the smaller rivers from all the sides of the glacial valley. The main Himalayan ridge separates the Khumbu, or more precisely Nepal, from the arid Tibet. The vast majority of tourists aim only to Everest Base Camp and to monumental view from Kala Patthar, but Khumbu offers much more. So put on the boots and start discovering! continue reading
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
The most beautiful area of Bolivia
Southwest Altiplano is undoubtedly one of the most exciting areas that Bolivia and actually the whole South America can offer. At its core is a national reserve Eduardo Avaroa. Multicolored lagoons full of thousands of pink flamingos, shy vicuna running around weathered colored volcanic hills and half deserted villages offering accommodation for jeep expeditions. All this crowns vast salt plain – Salar de Uyuni, which is the largest in the world. continue reading
Torres del Paine National Park
The most beautiful area of Chile
The Torres del Paine area, located to the east of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, is one of the most beautiful places in Chile. There's nothing wrong with the bad weather that's mostly there. For most tourists, it's just an area around the most interesting granite towers of Cuernos and the Gray glacier, but beautiful places are more in the south around Lake Toro, near the Serrano River continue reading
National park Los Glaciares
The most beautiful region of Argentina
National Park Glaciares belongs to the most beautiful areas of Patagonia, Argentina and the world – it is characterized by huge glaciers falling into the beautiful lakes, vertical granite towers of Fitz Roy and its smaller brother Cerro Torre. In addition, there is still undestroyed rugged Patagonian nature. It is just the perfect place for a number of days spent by hiking in fresh air. continue reading
Lofoten
The most beautiful area of Norway
Lofoten are located in the north of Norway. It consists of about 80 islands and is literally a magnet for photographers and tourists. Nature is really beautiful here. Directly from the sea there are several hundred meters high mountains with steep walls. The charm creates picturesque fishing villages. The tourist center is the town of Reine. continue reading
Grand Canyon National Park
Park with the most monumental canyon of the world
The Grand Canyon National Park is located along the river Colorado. This mighty river is famous for breaking through the plateau of Colorado, creating a variety of impressive canyons (outside Grand Canyon in the river basin you will find Glen Canyon or Canyonlands). It is one of the most interesting parts of the West of the USA. Visitors mostly come to the so-called South Rim or North Rim continue reading
Fiordland National Park
The most beautiful area of New Zealand
The Southwest of South Island of New Zealand occupies an amazing natural area – Fiordland. The most well-known fjords „sounds“ include Milford and Doubtful. You will also find some of the highest waterfalls in the world such as Browne or Sutherland. In addition, there are the deepest lakes of New Zealand: Hauroko, Manopouri and Te Anau. continue reading
Namib Desert
The oldest desert with the highest dunes
At almost the entire coast of Namibia lies one of the world's most photogenic desert with dead trees, salt plains and up to 350 meters high dunes, in whose depths can easily go from Sesriem. continue reading
The fjords of West Norway
A beautiful remnant of the Ice Age
One of the most beautiful areas of the world is the monumental area of the fjords in the west of Norway. Around the city of Stavanger in the south to the Trondheim in the north, the whole Norwegian coast is crowded with a huge number of fjords. Here you will find stunning rock walls, glaciers, mountain lakes and scenic roads. There is also the most famous natural site of Norway – Geirangerfjord continue reading
Wadi Rum desert
The most beautiful desert of Jordan
Orange desert of Wadi Rum is one of the most beautiful deserts of the world. You can find here orange sand dunes, breathtaking table mountains, rock bridges and narow gorges. You can see here herd of camels. Wadi Rum is also famous for sunsets and sunrises. continue reading
Dolomites
The most beautiful area of Italy
The Dolomites are amazing mountains in the north of Italy. You will not find a continuous ridge here, but individual massifs are like strongholds from the surrounding countryside. The Dolomites are famous for their rock towers, of which the most famous are the Tri Cime. Beneath the massifs, fairy meadows and villages are spread out. This mountain range is not just a paradise for tourists, but also for cyclists and devotees of via ferrata. continue reading
Gran Sabana
The most beautiful table mountains in the world
The most beautiful and interesting table mountains in the world can be found in the Gran Sabana region of southern Venezuela. The most famous mountain here is Roraima, whose top is really a different world. continue reading
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
The most beautiful area of Indonesia
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is a beautiful example of volcanic activity in Indonesia. In the caldera of the ancient volcano Tengger, secondary volcanoes formed like the famous Bromo. On the horizon is a high, still active Semera volcano (3,676 meters above sea level) – the highest peak of Java. Besides the volcanoes, there are several lakes like Lord, Ranu Regulo and Kumbolo. continue reading
Ha Long Bay
The most beautiful area of Vietnam
One of the biggest attractions of Vietnam and the coast of Asia is the Ha Long Bay. There are thousands of rocky islands, interesting caves and fishing villages. Right next to is another similar bay of Bai Tu Long Bay. The whole area is well-accessible by boat trips. continue reading
Titicaca and its surroundings
The most famous lake in South America
Lake Titicaca is located to the west of the massive Real Mountain Range. It is considered to be the highest navigable lake in the world. It is divided between Perú and Bolivia. Visiting this area is practically on any itinerary when traveling in these countries. The reason for going there is the beautiful islands on the lake with its own culture and the picturesque surroundings of the lake continue reading
Lauca National Park
The most beautiful volcanic area of South America
The northeast end of the Chilean „noodle“ is situated on the Altiplano Plateau, full of multicolored volcanoes and rugged villages. The center of this interesting area is the Lauca National Park with its beautiful Lake Chungará and the famous Parinacota Volcano. The area is crossed by the international road from Arici to La Paz, so it is relatively and easily accessible by public transport. continue reading
Tongariro National Park
The volcanic heart of the North Island
The northern island is the volcanic, fiery part of New Zealand and its center is the Tongariro National Park. Here are the highest volcanoes of the count. Besides these there are beautiful lakes including the most famous Emerald lakes. The most famous trek in this area is the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, where you will see the biggest attractions of this national park in one day. continue reading
Nubra - Indian Karakoram
Remotest corner of India
Indian Karakoram is probably the most harsh part of the whole of India even though, or because it is the longest Karakoram glacier – Siachen, which is 76km long. This place is infamous with the battles of Pakistani and Indian border guards. On the other hand, there are large territorial disputes, this time with China, which has occupied the vast, vacant territory of Aksai Chin. For this reason, a large part of this beautiful area located in the Nubra and Shyok River basins is closed for tourists continue reading
Cappadocia
The most beautiful area of Turkey
Cappadocia is one of the most fairytale areas in the world – bizarre tuff chimneys of all shapes and colors cover the area of more than 300 square kilometers. This all was caused by the local volcano, which covered the entire area by easily erodible tuff and this beauty was created in thousands of years. Apart from the beautiful trips between tuff pillars you can try to ascent the local volcanoes Ercyies or Hasan Dagi. continue reading
Manang - Annapurna area
Fairytaile region behind Annapurna
Amazing region full of high mountains in the shadow of the majestic ridge of Annapurnas is located on the upper reaches of the beautiful Marsyangdi River in central Nepal. You should slow down here – not only because of acclimatization, but mainly due fantastic views from all sorts of lookouts enthroned above the base path trek around Annapurnas. Northern part of the area situated in Damodars Himalaya is largely arid, mainly due to monsoon shield, and only on the highest mountains are the remnants of glaciers. In extremely deserted valleys around Nar and Phu rivers are amazing ancient Buddhist villages. Most tourists will experience this type of landscape only at the final ascent to Thorong la Pass, when they finally leave the Manang region. Local life and tourists gather in the villages along the Marsyangdi River, where even small-scale agriculture is quite successful. South impenetrable border of the region is basically designed just for admiring from a safe distance :-). continue reading
Banff National Park
The most beautiful area of Canada
Banff National Park is the oldest park in Canada. It is famous for beautiful lakes such as Moraine or Peyto. It is located in the Rocky Mountains and is linked to other national parks such as Jasper, Yoho or Kootenay. Outside the lakes and beautiful mountains, there are also massive glaciers such as Columbia and Wapta continue reading
Sajama National Park
National Park with the highest mountain of Bolivia
Sajama National Park is without any doubt one of the most amazing places in Boliviais. From typical Altiplano landscape tower beautiful volcanoes – the highest mountain in Bolivia Nevado Sajama and volcanic twins Pomerape and Parinacota belonging among the most beautiful volcanoes in the world. In addition, there are also a lot of beautiful high mountain lagoons, fumaroles and thermals. From the other side of the border follows Chilean national park Lauca with beautiful lake Chungara. continue reading
Cordillera Blanca
The most beautiful area of Peru
The highest and the most glaciated mountains of the tropical belt of the world – these are beautiful „White Mountains“ in the north of Peru. Everyone can find here what he wants – climbers amazingly sharp and difficult slopes, trekkers the paths through deserted valleys surrounded by beautiful mountains and stunning glacial lagoons. Older tourists or people in not so excellent physical condition can enjoy nice organized trips from Huaraz to see the outlooks accessible by bus or jeep. In addition, there is also one of the most beautiful mountains in the world – snow-white Alpamayo. continue reading
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyon full of fairytale towers
Bryce Canyon despite its name is not a typical example of the classic canyon. It's basically a series of gigantic „amphitheaters“ full of fairy rock towers on the eastern end of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, where individual river springs. continue reading
Dádes
The most beautiful region of Morocco
The region in the Dades basin, east of the majestic ridge of the High Atlas, is one of the most beautiful areas of Morocco. Amazing canyons of rivers, vast palm oases in a semi-desert landscape, ancient villages, plateaus with lakes, and most of the year the snow-covered ridge of the highest Sahara mountains can be seen here. Above all rises the summit of Irhil M´Goun (4 071 m asl), the highest mountain of this part of the ridge. continue reading
Vilcabamba Mountain Range
Beautiful mountains around Machu Picchu
The Vilcabamba Mountains dominate the massive Salcantay Mountain. Here you will find beautiful lagoons and snow-white glaciers. Furthermore, the world-famous Inca Trail leads through this mountain range. The most beautiful part of the mountain range is around Machu Picchu's mythical monument. Here are almost vertical, green covered mountains and massive rocks. The wild river Urubamba is then winding here. continue reading
Arches National Park
The most beautiful rock arches of the world
Arches National Park is located north of the Colorado River near the provincial town of Moab. You will find here the most beautiful rock formations like the rock arches and bridges. Most of the viewpoints are available by car + there are beautiful hiking trails. The most beautiful and famous arch is the Delicate Arch. continue reading
Wulingyuan
The most beautiful area of China
Near the city of Wulingyuan there are four beautiful national parks, where you can admire the incredibly high rock towers. This site is often evoked by Avatar. The largest part of the territory occupies Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The local mountain range is named Tianzi. continue reading
Bernese Alps
Europe's most picturesque mountain range
The Bernese Alps is without a doubt one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. There are famous mountains such as Eiger or Jungfrau. Aletschgletscher glacier is the longest in Europe with its 26 kilometers. The glacial valley at Lauterbrunnen with several waterfalls is really impressive. In addition, there are amazing meadows with a wide range of hiking trails under the massive glacied peaks . continue reading
Zion National Park
National park with a monumental valley
One of the most beautiful national parks in the world is the monumental valley of Zion. Above the bottom of the valley, the stunning rock walls rise. Here you will find some beautiful waterfalls. The whole area is full of hiking trails. The most famous place is the Narrows gorge, often impenetrable due to the high water status. continue reading
Wallis Alps
The most mountainous region of Switzerland
The Wallis Alps have the highest average height in Europe. The highest peak of the Wallis Alps is the Dufourspitze (4,634m above sea level) in the Monte Rosa Massif. It is after Mont Blanc the second highest mountain in Europe. The biggest attraction here, however Matterhorn (4,478m asl), one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. continue reading
Canaima National Park
The most beautiful area of Venezuela
Canaima National Park is among the world's largest protected areas. It is also one of the most beautiful areas of Venezuela. It is home to the highest waterfall in the world – Salto Angel and many table mountains. The vast majority of the area is still overgrown with the original rainforest. continue reading
San Pedro de Atacama
The region of fairy rock formations
San Pedro de Atacama and its fabulous surroundings are literally a magnet for tourists. From this picturesque center lying on the Atacama desert desert you can go on trips to the surrounding canyons and rock formations, but also to the Chilean part of the alpine plateau Altiplano, tiled with dozens of volcanoes. continue reading
Mont Blanc Massif
The most beautiful area of France
The Mont Blanc massif is the highest part of the Alps, spread over the territories of three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. Interesting is not only with the highest mountain in Europe – Mont Blanc (4,808m asl), but also with the beautiful Aiguilles rocks and massive glaciers. The magnificent trek of the Tour du Mont Blanc is all around the mountain range. There is also a great cableway to the top of Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m above sea level) continue reading
Mount Kenya National Park
Landscape around the highest mountain of Kenya
Massive Mount Kenya is situated in the National Park of the same name, is one of the most beautiful mountain massifs in the world. There are several vegetation zones from an almost impenetrable forest to the glacier. The most beautiful part is the area just below the highest peaks of the massif, where rare lobelia grows. continue reading
Waimea canyon
Grand Canyon of the Pacific
Grand Canyon of the Pacific is located in a small but probably the most beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai. There is a road with lookouts on edge of the canyon. You can additionally hike on the bottom of the canyon. continue reading
Haramukh and its surroundings
High mountain range and beautiful Kashmir lakes
Perhaps the most beautiful part of the Indian part of Kashmir is in the vicinity of the sacred Mount Haramukh (5,142 m above sea level). In its surroundings you will find many beautiful lakes such as Gangabal, Nundko, Krishnasar, Gadsar and many others. The famous „Kashmir Great Lakes Trek“ leads in this area continue reading
Huerquehue National Park
Back to Prehistory
A beautiful Huerquehue National Park is located just outside Pucon. This is renowned for the mighty Arukari trees that remembers dinosaurs. Besides there are nice lakes, waterfalls, mountains and a view of the famous Villarica volcano. continue reading
Ilulissat icefjord
The most beautiful area of Greenland
In the west of Greenland near Ilulissat is located one of the most interesting areas of the island – Ilulissat icefjord. Every year, millions of tons of ice float into the fjord from the hinterland of the island. continue reading
Tupiza and the surrounding area
Wild West landscape in Bolivia
Tupiza (2,970m), located just seventy kilometers from the border with Argentina, is the center of an interesting area dubbed the Wild West of Bolivia. This nickname deserved not only due to the amazing red rocky ridges, canyons and cactuses, but also thanks to the famous desperations of Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid. Travelers come here not only for trekking and horse riding, but also because it is one of the starting points for the amazing South West Altiplano continue reading
Suru Valley
The most beautiful valley in Ladakh
The valley of the Sur River is considered to be the most beautiful valley of the whole area of Ladakh. It is mainly due to fairy-tale scenery of green fields in contrast to the glacial Himalayan shields. The whole valley is dominated by the Nun. continue reading
Krabi and Phi Phi
Jewelry in the Andaman Sea
For many, the most beautiful part of the Thai coast is located just a few kilometers from the administrative town of Krabi area. Just the name Phi Phi or Krabi evokes distant exoticism. And it is in fact – beautiful white beaches, coconut palms, coral reefs with rich underwater life, but most of all the amazing surrounding scenery of semi-flooded karst with mountainous mountains rising almost directly from the sea. In addition, they are overgrown with lush tropical vegetation continue reading
Rub' al Khali Desert
The largest continuous desert of the world
The Rub al-Khalí Desert, known as Empty Quarter, is the world's largest continuous desert. It occupies most of the Arabian peninsula. It belongs to several countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates and Yemen). continue reading
Sonkol Lake
Lake belonging to herdsmen
One of the biggest attractions of Kyrgyzstan is a huge lake Sonkol (3 017 m asl) with an area of 20×16 kilometers. In summer you can make a beautiful idea how herdsmen with their great herds of horses, cows, goats and sheep live. In addition, you can undertake here nice walks around the meadows to the rocky massifs on the horizon or take a bath. But the water is quite cold. continue reading
Plitvice Lakes
The most famous lakes of Europe
Plitvice Lakes are the most famous national park in Croatia. You will find here beautiful lakes, wonderful waterfalls and overall scenic surrounding countryside. continue reading
Colca Canyon
One of the deepest canyons in the world
Colca Canyon, with its 3,270 meters of depth is one of the deepest canyons of the world. His character changes from narrow gorge to the relatively flat valley with lots of terraced fields. In this canyon lead a relatively challenging trek along the old Inca trails. continue reading
České Švýcarsko and Labské pískovce
The most beautiful region of the Czech Republic
Area loved by photographers and tourists surrounding the Elbe canyon at the border with Germany. You will find here the most famous rock bridge in Europe – Pravčická brána. The whole area occupies the Děčín Highlands and falls into the Labské pískovce Protected Landscape Area and the National Park České Švýcarsko. continue reading
Monument Valley
The most famous rock formations of the world
At Arizona and Utah there is probably the most typical „American West“ country, often referred to as the „Marlboro country“. Lonely rock formations are more than 300 meters high above the surrounding orange landscape. The whole area is relatively vastly extensive on unpaved roads. The most coveted outlook is, however, directly from the main road or from the large hotel run by the Navajo tribe. continue reading
Adršpašsko teplické rocks
The most beautiful rock city in the Czech Republic
Adrspach Teplice Rocks are the largest rock town in the Czech Republic. Rock towers reach a height of up to a hundred meters. Among the most prominent rocks are: Lovers, Mayor and Mayor, Sugar Hole. The viewpoint of the Great Panorama is well known. Picturesque is the Pískovna Lake or Little and Big Adršpašský Waterfall. In Teplickské skály is a popular ascent to the rock castle Střmen. continue reading
Yosemite National Park
The region between rock giants
Yosemite National Park is world famous for its magnificent granite rocks, waterfalls, redwood forests. In the Yosemite Valley you can find El Capitan – the highest rock face in the world, which is over 900 meters high. This California-based National Park was founded in 1890. Since 1894, it has been a UNESCO heritage site. There is also the largest waterfall in the US, but it is often dry in the summer. continue reading
Yangshuo
Classic Chinese karst landscape
Fairytale landscape where karst cones grow from rice fields between the river Li continue reading
Cordillera Real a Yungas
The most colorful part of Bolivia
The Cordillera Real is one of the most interesting parts of Bolivia. To the west of it is located the Altipláno plateau, Lake Titicaca and the capital city of La Paz. The center of the area is more than 120 km long mountain ridge with many glaciers, lagoons and eight six thousanders peaks. To the east, the terrain sinks a few kilometres down into the infinite Amazon Plain. This area of violet green slopes is called Yungas. continue reading
Salzkammergut
A beautiful area of lakes and limestone mountains
The Salzkammergut is a beautiful area with many lakes and picturesque villages and towns. Lush limestone massifs are directly above the lakes. The whole area is ideal for hiking, cycling and water recreation. continue reading
Slovak Paradise
Area full of beautiful gorges
The Slovak Paradise is one of the world's unique regions due to the large number of wild gorges, which are accessible to the general public thanks to the ladders. You will also find a number of nice waterfalls and views of the High Tatras continue reading
Rainbow mountains of Landmannalaugar
The most beautiful region of Iceland
The Landmannalaugar is the second largest geothermal area in Iceland. The main access road is the F225 road, but only for off-road vehicles. The surrounding obsidian and rhyolite peaks are colored with many orange, green and gray belts. There are several hiking trails and a well-known four-day trek to Thorsmörk. continue reading
Huángshān (黄山)
Twelve centuries of meditation and millions of sta
The fascinating scenery of shapes, colors and forms is Huángshān (黃山, Yellow Mountains), a small area in Anhui Province, which has been the target of artists and people seeking peace and inner harmony for as long as twelve centuries. Huángshān is the place of magnificent granite towers and bizarre rocks, full of sharp peaks climbing first into the sky and falling down to deep down into the deep valleys. A place where pine trees grow on peaks and bare rock walls. continue reading
Causeway Coast
The most beautiful coast of Ireland
The most beautiful and well-known part of the Irish coast is located in the northeast of the island between Londonderry and Belfast. You will find here the most famous natural attraction of Ireland – Giant's Causeway. It is an area of beautiful beaches and cliffs. continue reading
North Cascades national park
Park full of lakes and glaciers
The North Cascades are located in the state of Washington. There are more than 300 glaciers and more than 300 lakes. The park is unique in its clean countryside, and it is visited by just over 20,000 people a year. The highest mountain is Goode Mountain (2 806m asl), the lowest is the Goodell Creek in 184 meters. It is already a purely mountainous national park. continue reading
Saxon Switzerland
The most beautiful area of Germany
Saxon Switzerland is located in the east of Germany at the Czech border and connects to the area of N.P. České Švýcarsko and Labské Pískovce. There are many natural, spa and cultural monuments, such as the largest fortress in Europe, built by King Václav I continue reading
Tierra del Fuego
South end of South America
At the very end of the world is the wild archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. The archipelago is about half of Argentina, half of Chile. The northern part of the largest island of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego is just a parched flat pampa, but most of the landscape is mountainous and wild. It reaches the highest parts in the glacier Darwin. It is separated from the rest of South America or Patagonia by the famous Magellan Strait continue reading
Skaftafell National Park
Paradiese of Glaciers
The Skaftafell National Park is bordered by the Öræfajökull glacier from the east and Skeiðarárjökull from the west. 1,700 km2 of desolate, low-lying sandurs and higher-lying slopes dotted with wild flowers, alternating sharp mountain ridges and, of course, glaciers. The most accessible part of the park is the Skaftafellsheiði, a plateau protruding between the Skaftafellsjökull glaciers and Morsárjökull, lining the beautiful valley. continue reading
Julong Xueshan
Jade Dragon Snow Mountains
Jade Dragon Snow Mountains – Julong Xueshan is beautiful mountain range in a short distance from the famous city of Lijiang. The highest peak is Shanzidou (5,596m above sea level), which was climbed only once in history. The southernmost glacier in the northern hemisphere is also interesting. continue reading
Death Valley National Park
The warmest place in the world
The Valley of Death is undoubtedly a beautiful and interesting park. Just really need to count on the immense heat. In 1913, the world's highest temperature was measured at 56.7 ° C. It is also possible to get below the sea level at –86 meters below sea level. Which is on the dried lake. And then it's nice to follow a sign when one gets above and below the surface. This is not the only thing the park has to offer. There are also dunes and deserts and special rock formations. belongs to the yo continue reading
Lipari Islands
Islands marked by fire
The Aegean islands (Lipari Islands) are located north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. There are situated on the connection between Etna and Vesuvius. They are actually the tops of submarine volcanoes rising above the see. It is a total of seven islands – Lipari (the largest), Salina, Vulcano (famous name), Stromboli (famous active volcano), Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea continue reading
Julian Alps
The highest mountains in Slovenia
The Julian Alps are largely located in Slovenia and the rest are in Italy. The highest mountain of this mountain range is Triglav (2,863 m above sea level). The mountain range is of limestone origin. Julian Alps is part of the Triglav National Park and since 2003 has been registered with UNESCO. From a historical point of view, the Julian Alps are known for the bloody struggles of the 1st World War on the Soča River, nicknamed the Bloody River where it fell or wounded to 2 million soldiers. continue reading
Senja
Norway's second largest island
The island of Senja hides an incredibly diverse nature – from dramatic fjords and rocks rising steeply from sea level, through sandy beaches to peaceful countryside with wetlands and birch and pine forests. In addition to beautiful nature, there are also rarities, such as the largest statue of a troll in the world or a golden toilet. Since the whole island is located beyond the Arctic Circle, it is possible to see the midnight sun and the northern lights. continue reading
Orchoni Gol Chundijn
Valley of Orchon River, UNESCO-listed
The Orchon Valley blending with the NP Changaj Nuruu was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004 and ranked along the Great Lakes Basin in Uvsky Aymag. In the beautiful valley of the Orchon River there are many archaeological remains dating back to the 6th century. The famous Karakorum is inherently connected with the area. The area encompassed by UNESCO consists of a core part that includes both the banks of the Orchon River and the surrounding buffer zone over 14,000 hectares. continue reading
Egmont National Park
Wild nature around the sleeping volcano
On the west coast of the North Island is the second oldest national park in New Zealand. Its distinctive dominant feature is the sleeping volcano Mount Taranaki (sometimes called Mount Egmont), whose shape is reminiscent of the famous Japanese volcano Fuji. The volcanic cone is surrounded by a fairy-tale forest and paths interwoven in a nearly regular circle, which, thanks to its greenery and the shape of its trees, is known as the „goblin forest“. continue reading
Kilimanjaro National Park
National park with the highest mountain of Africa
In the Kilimanjaro National Park you will find three volcanic peaks, Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. The highest peak of the Kibo Volcano – Uhuru 5,895m asl is the highest peak in Africa. You will find here a number of hiking trails, but do not forget that visit of this national park will cost you around 1000 EUR, so it is not a cheap thing. In addition, you can move here only in an organized way continue reading
Yellowstone national park
The oldest national park in the world
Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the world. It was founded in 1872. It is one of the coldest places in the USA and its position is over 2000 m. It is basically a supervolcano. But be careful, carelessness here does not apologize continue reading
