Photo: CBS News
For nearly 50 years the U.N. agency has listed outstanding natural and man-made sites as worthy of protection. But what does designation as a World Heritage Site actually mean for a glacier or coral reef, or a landmark like the Taj Mahal?
Source: UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: Protecting the world’s treasures
Photo: Shutterstock
Here are 10 of the most beautiful places on Earth — from cascading waterfalls and towering mountains, to tropical islands and picturesque cities.
From Malaysia and Philippines to Sweden and Iceland, here is a round-up of some of the best ecotourism destinations around the world.
Source: 10 ecotourism destinations that should be on your bucket list
A limited number of people will from now on be allowed to visit ice caves and to go glacier hiking within five areas in the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park.
Source: Limited Number of Tourists Allowed in Some Ice Caves
Behind these stunning exteriors lie secrets and hidden dangers making them inaccessible to the public. Most people have heard the phrase “harder to get into than Fort Knox.” In fact, it’s the most highly protected place in the world, with what’s rumored to be electric fences, lasers, radar, machine guns and landmines making its gold reserves nigh on impossible to access.
Source: 20 Weird And Wonderful Places On Earth That Are Strictly Off-Limits To The Public
Coronavirus isn’t the only thing keeping you from these amazing destinations.
Source: Seven extraordinary places you couldn’t have visited anyway
Sunsets are reliably beautiful subjects and backgrounds for photography. Even when they’re not colorful and majestic, they still create a lovely change in lighting, which can make boring scenes look suddenly magical. But sunsets can also be frustrating, especially for beginners. When a sunset is particularly gorgeous, you can feel discouraged trying to capture its full beauty in an image.
Source: 55 Beautiful Examples of Sunset Photography – The Photo Argus
Hiking around Ilulissat in Greenland is the quickest and easiest way to get up close and personal to the immense Ilulissat icefjord.
Source: Hiking around Ilulissat in Greenland: a complete guide | Atlas & Boots
Iceberg sightseeing in Ilulissat is best done at night, not by moonlight, but beneath the Arctic’s infamous midnight sun.
Source: Under the midnight sun: iceberg sightseeing in Ilulissat | Atlas & Boots
Visiting this remote town in Greenland is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close and personal with some famous ice.
Source: Where You Can Hear the Fastest-Moving Glacier in the World
The world is so vast yet technology has made it possible to unearth cities and places that have been buried underground for centuries. Faster and more efficient travel has made it possible to reach places that were quite inaccessible in the past, yet despite all this advancement, there are some places that remain a mystery.…
Source: 12 Most Forbidden Places On Earth You Cannot Visit – WOW TRAVEL
Silfra is the only place in the world where you can dive between two tectonic plates. Here’s what you need to know and what to pack.
Source: Vatnajökull National Park Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List – Rus Tourism News
Source: Iceland honours first glacier lost to climate change | Malay Mail
Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park Is Named a World Heritage Site!
Source: Iceland Naturally | Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park Is Named a World Heritage Site!
Your favourite national park is now a recognised World Heritage site, UNESCO has announced, giving Vatnajökull an even higher standing.
Source: Vatnajökull National Park Is Now UNESCO World Heritage Site – The Reykjavik Grapevine
A detailed guide to exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle. Covers the highlights, tips for side trips, a suggested itinerary + tour & accommodation options…
Source: Iceland’s Golden Circle: A Detailed Guide, Itinerary and Map for Your Trip!
There are countless beautiful destinations to visit around the world. But some places are either too dangerous, too protected, or too mysterious to explore…
Source: 10 Forbidden Destinations That You’re Not Allowed To Visit – Listverse
