All About World Heritage Sites
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Venturing out to the remotest islands on the planet is rewarded with otherworldly vistas and close encounters with incredible wildlife, some of which are found nowhere else.
Source: 10 of the least known islands you should visit to see wildlife
Wild and rugged coastlines rank among the most spectacular and amazing features of our planet. Here’s my selection of the world’s 10 best coastlines.
Source: Top 10 most spectacular coastlines in the world – the Luxury Travel Expert
If you’re in the market for a new travel destination, the UNESCO World Heritage List showcases earth’s treasures, both natural and manmade.
Anchoring the southwest corner of New Zealand’s South Island, the scenic Fiordland Region is often thought of as the end of the earth. The area’s untouched hinterland is home to chiseled cliffs that have been the backdrop for many a film—from the Lord of the Rings to this summer’s Mission Impossible 6—and Rudyard Kipling dubbed it the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Within the wild and rugged region, the mighty Milford Sound is the most frequented destination.
Source: Milford Sound 101: How to Visit New Zealand’s ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’
The most remote tree in the world is more than 170 miles from its nearest neighbor.
Source: World’s Loneliest Tree
And this is only an introduction…
Source: New Zealand is the natural wonder we’ve all be looking for
This exploration of the North Island starts and ends in Auckland. Reserve dates from December through March with New Zealand Walking Tours.
Source: See thermal pools, Maori culture and Lake Taupo on this New Zealand walking tour – Los Angeles Times
Campers on the South Island access the famous landscape — without the infamous crowds.
Source: Mountains? Rain forests? Fjords? New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park has them all.
