Travelling to a beautiful destination is a fabulous way to escape the boredom of your day to day existence. There are so many places in the world where you can go and be enthralled by the beauty of nature. Make sure that you pack comfortable shoes so that you can explore the beautiful natural setting without getting blisters or any other discomfort. Here are 4 beautiful places around the world that you should get and explore.
Chile, South America
Chile is a country in the South American continent that lies in the western part and is known for its spectacular glacier parks. You can visit the Torres del Paine National Park, a mountainous park with glaciers that is ideal for trekking and boating. Be sure to visit Chiloé Island in the southern part of Chile to see penguins. Take a trip to General Carrera Lake for its spectacular beauty and explore the caves and see the glaciers. The Lauca National Park is another destination to visit as it offers snow capped volcanic mountains and the stunning Chungará Lake. There is so much to see and do here, it is no wonder that people often spend their gap year in Chile and other areas of South America.
British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia is a Canadian province that lies on the Pacific western coast of Canada with varied landscapes like mountains, lakes, rivers, and beaches. You can visit Glacier National Park that offer trekking and walking trails with spectacular scenic views. You can also visit Stanley Park which has 1000 acres of forests, beaches, walking trails and the Vancouver aquarium. Explore the province and visit Port McNeill to go Orca whale watching, Okanagan valley for its vineyards, and the Kootenay Rockies region for its hot springs and bird watching.
Kerala, India
Kerala lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is in the southwestern part of India. Kerala is known for its backwaters or canals that run throughout the whole state that offer boat rides with modern amenities. You can visit Bekal Fort which lies on the coast and has scenic views with walking trails that lead from the fort to the sea around it. You can trek to the Edakkal Caves which have ancient petroglyphs. You can visit Pathiramanal, a lake island that is popular for bird watching. You can also visit the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo which is the oldest zoo in India and has over 80 species featuring a variety of domestic and exotic animals. If you are planning a tour of India, Kerala should definitely be added to your itinerary.
Edinburgh, UK
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland that has stunning neoclassical architecture. You can visit the 11th century Edinburgh Castle which houses the crown jewels and the National War museum of Scotland. Arthur’s Seat is a place to visit to go on walking trails which offer stunning scenic views of the volcanic mountain. You can also walk through the many shops and eateries along the path in Edinburgh Waverley railway station.
You can visit the Edinburgh Zoo to see the UK’s only Koalas, there is also a panda enclosure and offers free hilltop safari rides. You can also visit Jupiter Artland which is a contemporary sculpture park and art gallery. If you’re interested in exploring more of the UK, you can park and fly from Edinburgh airport.