This is a small South Pacific island northwest of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Surrounded by sand-fringed motus (islets) and a turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef, it’s known for its scuba diving. It’s also a popular luxury resort destination where guest bungalows are perched over the water on stilts. At the island’s center…
This falls is a remarkable waterfall in the Havasupai Indian Reservation in Arizona, USA, within the Grand Canyon National Park. Deep blue water, contrasted with striking red rocks, provides the canyon with ethereal beauty. A wide sandy beach and a plethora of shady cottonwood trees create the perfect spot for relaxation. The Havasupai tribe,…
This place is a major economic center and home to mosques, palaces, and gardens. The medina is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire, with mazelike alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery, and jewelry. A symbol of the city, visible for miles, is the Moorish minaret of…
This is a 50-kilometer coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula in the Campania region. It’s a popular holiday destination, with sheer cliffs and a rugged shoreline dotted with small beaches and pastel-colored fishing villages. The coastal road between the port city of Salerno and clifftop Sorrento winds past grand villas, terraced…
It is considered one of the most extreme and remarkable vistas in all of South America, if not Earth. Stretching more than 4,050 square miles of the Altiplano, it is the world’s largest salt flat, left behind by prehistoric lakes evaporated long ago. Here, a thick crust of salt extends to the horizon, covered…
Put every infinity pool you’ve ever seen to shame with these natural, snow-white hot springs overlooking the nearby city of Denizli. On top of the picturesque soak, it is also home to the impressively preserved ruins of the ancient Roman spa city Hierapolis, where you can bathe like an emperor among the submerged centuries-old…
It is a popular destination for tourists visiting Argentina, with its colorful houses and pedestrian street, the Caminito, where tango dancers perform and tango-related memorabilia is sold. Other attractions include the La Ribera theatre, many tango music clubs, and Italian taverns. See more details here. Tiffany MartinTiffany Martin, a 33-year-old travel content contributor based in…
It is a geothermal spa in southwestern Iceland. The spa is located in a lava field near Grindavík and in front of Mount Þorbjörn on Reykjanes Peninsula, in a location favorable for geothermal power, and is supplied by water used in the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power station. See more details here. Tiffany MartinTiffany Martin,…
It is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it’s renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments and panoramic views. Its exact…
Known for its world-famous surf breaks, incredible wildlife, and ancient rainforests. Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and dedicated to soldiers killed during World War I, the road is the world’s largest war memorial. Winding through varying terrain along the coast and providing access to several prominent landmarks, including the Twelve Apostles…
It is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena during the fifth century BC. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art, an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy and Western civilization. See more details here. Tiffany MartinTiffany Martin, a 33-year-old…
Also known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, it is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is known for being the world’s tallest building. See more details here. Tiffany MartinTiffany Martin, a 33-year-old travel content contributor based in Manila, Philippines, brings the world’s beauty to your screen through…
