Sixteen glacial lakes make up England’s Lake District in Cumbria, a small area that includes Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Historic literary attractions lie in the south and draw the larget crowds, while quieter north’s natural features are best appreciated by hikers and nature lovers. Most of theRead More →
A vast, arid region of northern China and southern Mongolia, the Gobi Desert is known for its lonely dunes and the unique animals that call this otherworldly landscape home. Snow leopards and Bactrian camels make tracks in the Gobi’s cool sands. The Khongoryn Els sand dunes, within the Gobi GurvansaikhanRead More →
The rugged coastline of the Gaspé Peninsula in the Canadian province of Quebec extends between the mouth of the St Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. Sparsely populated and incredibly scenic, La Gaspésie’s coastline is dotted with small fishing towns and lighthouses. Pine-covered mountains and salmon-filled rivers thrive in theRead More →
The coast-hugging train route between Danang and Hue in Central Vietnam is a four-hour journey along central Vietnam’s east coast. With Hai Van Pass on one side of the tracks and rugged cliffs overlooking the East Sea on the other, the train ride is spectacularly scenic and one of quickestRead More →
Dating to the 16th century, the indigenous Ifugao people developed and maintained four terrace complexes for the cultivation of rice along the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Central mountain range in the Luzon region of the Philippines. Facing limited land and soil resources, hundreds of manmade terraces stand testament toRead More →
Canada’s Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island comprise the Maritimes known for endless coastlines, primeval landscapes, and got having a rich maritime heritage. The Maritimes are home to exceedingly friendly locals and offer diverse highlights from historic Halifax and the resort town of St. AndrewsRead More →
Big Sur is a rugged region on the Central Coast of California between Carmel and San Simeon. It’s traversed by the Pacific Coast Highway, known for its winding turns, seaside cliffs, and views of the often-misty coastline. The sparsely populated region consists of a vast wilderness that includes several stateRead More →
With over 600 miles of shoreline along the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, the Turkish Riviera, also known popularly as the Turquoise Coast, is an area of southwest Turkey known for its warm climate, warm sea, mountainous scenery, beautiful beaches, and abundant natural and archaeological sites. The Turquoise Coast is aRead More →
The Principality of Asturias is an autonomous community in north-west Spain bordered by Cantabria to the east, Castile and León to the south, Galicia to the west, and by the Bay of Biscay to the north. Though largely unknown to tourists, Asturias is a stunningly beautiful region of Spain withRead More →
Stretching from Italy, through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and into Slovenia, the Alps are a stunning mountain range formed by the uplift of the European Plate as it is impacted by the African Plate. Spectacular peaks, valleys, and glacier-fed lakes abound. The Alps host some of the bestRead More →
