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Cappadocia, Nev sehir Province, Turkey
Cappadocia is a region in Turkey best known for its amazing rock formations, commonly referred to as ‘fairy chimneys'. The landscape at Cappadocia is quite stunning - almost otherworldly and lunar-like in appearance. Read more about Capadocia.
Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Northern Ireland 's only UNESCO World Heritage Site and most popular tourist attraction is the incredible Giant's Causeway – proof that nature works in mysterious ways! Read more about the Giant's Causeway.
Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks, California, USA
Technically two national parks but managed as one, Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks are home to the largest living trees on earth and are breathtaking examples of how nature can defy the odds. Read more about Sequoia and King's Canyon. |
Mount Everest and the Himalayas on the Nepal Tibet Border
Mount Everest is the jewel of the Himalayas, situated on the border between Nepal and Tibet , this is certainly one of the greatest natural attractions in the world and can boast to being the highest mountain on earth. Read more about Mount Everest.
The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland , Australia
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral formation in the world, so large in fact that it can be seen from outer space, covering a vast area of about 133,000 square miles (344,400 square kilometres). The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most inspiring and ecologically important areas in the world. Read more about the Great Barrier Reef.
Niagara Falls
When considering the world's most spectacular waterfalls, Niagara Falls doesn't actually usually feature as the best – the battle is typically waged between the largest waterfall in the world: Victoria Falls, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, and the absolutely stunning Iguazu Falls on the border between Argentina and Brazil. Read more about the Niagra Falls.
Uluru, Northern Territory , Australia
The most recognisable and one of the most famous Australian icons in the world, Uluru/Ayers Rock has long been appreciated for its vast size, its beauty and its cultural importance. Read more about Uluru.
Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, USA
For many decades the ‘Big Room' within Carlsbad Caverns was considered to be the largest cave chamber in the world, though whilst the Big Room and the many other cave rooms in Carlsbad Caverns are still highly impressive, it's now known that it is not the largest. Read more about Carlsbad Caverns.
Geirangerfjord, Norwegian Fjords, Western Norway
There are many fjords around the world, but those of Norway are considered to be the best and most beautiful in the world; and after all, ‘fjord' is a Norwegian word! Read more about Geirangerfjord. |
