The Alps, Austria / Slovenia / Italy / Switzerland / Liechtenstein / Germany / France

Considered to be one of the most beautiful mountain ranges anywhere in the world, the Alps are divided up into many different ranges throughout the 7 countries that they span, all offering opportunities to see the natural beauty of the mountains.

Mont Blanc, for example, which is the tallest point anywhere in the entire Alps, is so naturally beautiful that is nicknamed La Dame Blanche in French, literally translating to The White lady.

Rajasthan, India

Situated in the north west part of India, Rajasthan covers over 342,000 square kilometres, encompassing the famous Thar Desert.

Whilst Rajasthan may only officially be 61 years old, it was actually the merging of two seperate parts of India and therefore has a long, illustrious and interesting history.

There are far too many places to visit in Rajasthan in one visit, but if you only have the opportunity to visit once, make sure that you take in Jaisalmer, known as the Golden City, the Mehrangarh Fort, a building that is over 500 years old and stands atop a 400 foot mountain looking out over Jodhpur and the Aravalli Range, regarded as one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, which has sections that are vastly different to almost anywhere else in the country.

Kerala, India

Considering 30 years ago Kerala was almost completely unknown to anyone outside of the country, this southern part of India is today one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, with people coming from all over the world to take advantage of the wonderful weather, historical attractions and natural beauty spots.

Amazon Rainforest, South America

Extending over 9 individual countries in South America, the Amazon Rainforest is by far the largest of all rainforests on earth, covering over 500,000 square kilometres of land.

Within this vast amount of land lives the animals and plants that make the area so beautiful, including thousands upon thousands of different plant species, over 2000 animals and a staggering 2.5 million insects.

Himalayas, Asia

Although we’ve already mentioned the largest point in this mountain range, Mount Everest, the entire Himalayas are a worthy inclusion in the list, as they feature so many attractive points across the full 2,400 kilometres that it stretches.

With the exception of Mount Everest, it’s difficult to pick even a large handful of points of interest on the Himalayas, as there are so many. From the second highest peak, known as K2 to the expansive Pangong Tao lake and the Indo-Gangetic forest plain at the bottom of the range of the Terai belt, the Himalayas are, simply put, beautiful.

Sognefjord, Norway

In Norway alone there are dozens upon dozens of fjords (a valley with steep sides, formed as a result of glacial movement) and the reason that Sognefjord stands out is that it is the largest fjord in the country – and second only in the world to Greenland’s Scoresby Sund.

It’s difficult to take in just how naturally stunning – and expansive – Sognefjord is without actually being there. With the highest peaks standing over 2,000m above sea level and the lowest depths of the lakes being over 1,300m below sea level, it’s difficult to take in that this beauty has all been created without the assistance of man.

Yosemite Valley, California, USA

The famous Yosemite National Park in California covers an area of nearly 3.1 million square kilometres and although there are many outstanding points of interest, Yosemite Valley is generally regarded as the pinnacle of all attractions in the park.

Yosemite Valley is similar to the Songefjord in Norway and has a beautiful stretch of water, the Merced River, towered over by glorious mountains, including famous peaks the Half Dome and Cloud’s Rest, to name just two of a wide selection of popular mountainous areas.

Pamukkale, Turkey

The site of Pamukkale stands on the popular Aegean area of Turkey and it’s name literally means ‘cotton castle’ in English, thanks to the the fact that the ancient city of Hierapolis – where Pamukkale is located – was built on a castle and Pamukkale itself appears to be a mass of soft, lush cotton.

In fact, the area of Pamukkale is an array of hot springs and travertines featuring various natural chemicals that provide the appearance of the area and which offers a perfect spot to bathe in.

Venice, Italy

One of the most popular cities in Italy, Venice is known primarily for its canals, which provide both romantic and commuter travel within the city.

There are, however, many other reasons why a visit to Venice is a must, notably some amazing feats of architecture, such as Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and Piazza San Marco.

Victoria Falls, Zambia / Zimbabwe

The Zambezi River is the river that flows over the Victoria Falls and with the highest point being over 360 feet tall, they are some of the most dominant and prominent waterfalls anywhere in the world.

Since the turn of the 20th century, Victoria Falls have been a major tourist attraction in South Africa and are regularly seen as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of The World, more so than any other waterfall in the world.

Lake Baikal, Russia

Second only to the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal is the largest lake in the world, accounting for approximately one fifth of all water on earth.

Averaging at 2,442 feet deep, the centre of Lake Baikal is over twice this and has been recorded as being 5,387 feet deep – around 3 and a half times the size of New York’s Empire State Building.

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Translated into English, Ha Long Bay means ‘Descending Dragon Bay’ and is known mainly for the thousands of isles that are scattered on the bay.

Only a small village itself (around 1,600 people are said to inhabit Ha Long Bay), it is a particular popular destination with tourists, all of whom are eager to see the many different limestone formations that are so eerily beautiful in the water.