30/05/2023
Victoria Falls: Zambia and Zimbabwe
This landscape is unsurprisingly one of the top places to visit in Africa. Nestled between Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls – also known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya ("The Smoke that Thunders") – is so vast that you can spot the iridescent mist from miles away. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is recognized as the largest sheet of falling water in the world, and its cascades and basalt gorges are accordingly magnificent. Victoria Falls can be risky to explore if you're not careful, but those up for the challenge can head to Knife-edge Bridge for breathtaking panoramas.
28/05/2023
James Bond Island: Thailand
"The Man with the Golden Gun" transformed Khao Phing Kan into James Bond Island seemingly overnight after its 1974 release. While the sheer limestone rocks and cliffs rising from the turquoise Phang Nga Bay are still there, the view can be marred by hundreds of long-tail boats bearing selfie-hunting tourists. Opt for a full-day excursion that includes a quiet afternoon of kayaking closer to shore through the island's karsts.
28/05/2023
Li River: Guilin, China
The winding jade green Li River originates from Mao'er Mountain in Xing'an County and flows south to Guilin, a major tourist hub. The unusual jagged karst formations, in vivid contrast to the verdant hills and rice paddies, have been a favorite subject of Chinese poetry and paintings for centuries. To appreciate the river's timeless beauty, take a guided cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.
23/05/2023
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
A small town on the South Island of New Zealand, Lake Tekapo is the least inhabited place among 5 others in the world and had only 558 residents, according to the 2018 census. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in New Zealand as it displays the most gorgeous shades of blue, green, and purple. Also, if you visit between April and September, you will see the clear nights and the lack of light makes it a great place to visit at night.
22/05/2023
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto, Japan
This Zen Buddhist temple is officially named Rokuon-ji, but it’s obvious how it earned its more popular moniker Kinkaku-ji, meaning Golden Temple. The building's warm yellow glow adds to its otherworldly beauty, as does its position at the edge of a mirror pond, giving the tiered structure the appearance of floating on the water. It was built as a rather opulent retirement villa for sh**un (military dictator) Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397 and became a temple following his death in 1408.
