The Grand Canyon, the Louvre, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Forbidden City and Hide Park are all great places which attract travelers by the number on an annual basis. There are also extremely popular places which literally every soul on the planet has heard of and wished to visit. But traveling doesn’t necessary mean going to the most famous places on Earth, as there are numerous destinations that are as amazing as the ones that we aforementioned but are not quite as popular. In today’s article we will present to you several remarkable destinations which you don’t know that exist but which you will want to visit once you are done reading.
Fingal’s Cave
Fingal’s Cave
Fingal’s Cave was discovered in 1772 and lies in the Inner Hebrides on the uninhabited island of Staffa. The cave is classified as a sea cave and is part of the National Trust of Scotland. The cave is known for its natural arched roof which created eerie sounds from the echoes of the waves. The cave if often described as a natural cathedral because of the atmosphere that the cave’s acoustics create. Fingal’s Cave is made entirely of one of kind hexagonally jointed basalt columns which are formed without a Paleocene lava flow. The cave has only one entrance and is open to the public all year long.
Comino Island
Comino Island
Malta may be a small country in the Mediterranean Sea but it is a huge tourist destination since the turn of the century. However despite the country’s small size, it also has its hidden gem and the gem is known as Comino Island. The island is covers an area of 1.4 square miles and is the location of the Blue Lagoon which for many is the most beautiful and mesmerizing lagoon in the world.
Svalbard
Svalbard
Located between continental Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago which is known to be the ideal place to watch the amazing Northern lights and the midnight sun. The archipelago is highly popular amongst ornithologists as it is the breeding ground of several species of seabirds. Svalbard is also the natural habitat for polar bears, reindeer and numerous other species of marine mammals. So before you hop on a trip to Svalbard, make sure that you are ready for the possibility of being in the presence of a polar bear.
Red Seabeach
Red Seabeach
The Chinese city of Panjin is home to the breathtaking Red Seabeach which is a beach covered with Chenopodiaceae. The Chenopodiaceae is a grass specie with vibrant red colors that thrives in soils with high levels of alkaline. From the far, the beach appears to be covered with a beautiful and soft red carpet. The Red Seabeach is also known to preserve the most complete ecosystem and the biggest wetland in the world. The beach is the natural habitat of over 260 bird species and approximately 400 species of wild animals.
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Don’t be shocked that we are listed a second location from China. It is perfectly normal that the third largest country in the world has more than one marvelous hidden place. Jiuzhaigou Valley lies in Sichuan and is classified as a nature reserve and national park. The valley is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Jiuzhaigou Valley is the ideal destination for hikes and nature enthusiasts as it offers fascinating vistas, colorful lakes, multi-leveled waterfalls and majestic snow-capped peaks along with numerous more natural wonders.
Pancake Rocks
Numerous travelers from all over the world consider New Zealand to be the most beautiful country in the world, and they honestly have a strong case about their claim. The country is home to magnificent and diverse landscapes and seascapes which offer all natural marvels that you can think of:
- Golden sand beaches
- Hot springs and
- Volcanoes
- Mountains
- Valleys
- Waterfalls
Pancake Rocks
Numerous travelers from all over the world consider New Zealand to be the most beautiful country in the world, and they honestly have a strong case about their claim. The country is home to magnificent and diverse landscapes and seascapes which offer all natural marvels that you can think of:
- Golden sand beaches
- Hot springs and
- Volcanoes
- Mountains
- Valleys
- Waterfalls
And while the Pancake Rocks aren’t the most popular nor promoted natural landmark of the country, they are certainly an astounding site. The Pancake Rocks are situated on the west coast of South Island and are a heavily eroded limestone area.
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei
Namibia is not the most famous African country nor the most visited but it is a country of many natural wonders and Sossusvlei is one of these wonders. Sossusvlei lies in the southern parts of the Namib Desert and is a clay and salt pan that is encircled by high red dunes. The area is known to be one of the hottest and driest places in the world but it is also a site that once visited travelers remember forever.
Crooked Forest
Crooked Forest
Continental Europe also has its hidden jewels and one of these jewels in located in the central European country of Poland. Situated in close proximity to the town of Nowe Czarnowo in the northwestern parts of the country, the Crooked Forest is a forest which is home to oddly bent pine trees. The trees were planned during the 1930s but nobody knows why or how the trees were bent.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and is presently the oldest national park in Southeastern Europe. The park is also the largest national park in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes National Parks covers an area of 115 square miles and is home to an immense network of crystal-clear lakes which are connected to one another via waterfalls and water cascades.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and is presently the oldest national park in Southeastern Europe. The park is also the largest national park in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes National Parks covers an area of 115 square miles and is home to an immense network of crystal-clear lakes which are connected to one another via waterfalls and water cascades.
Skeleton Coast
Skeleton Coast is considered to be the most extreme and hostile place in the world. The coast is part of the West African Coastline and lies in both Namibia and Angola. The locals call this section of the coastline “The Land God Made in Anger” or “The Gates of Hell”. The Skeleton Coast is the location of numerous shipwrecks, some of which are centuries old. This makes Skeleton Coast one of the most famous dark tourism destinations.
Skeleton Coast is considered to be the most extreme and hostile place in the world. The coast is part of the West African Coastline and lies in both Namibia and Angola. The locals call this section of the coastline “The Land God Made in Anger” or “The Gates of Hell”. The Skeleton Coast is the location of numerous shipwrecks, some of which are centuries old. This makes Skeleton Coast one of the most famous dark tourism destinations.