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Home » Destinations » Africa

5 Beautiful Landscapes Around the World

Modified: May 31, 2016 · Published: Jan 15, 2013 by Guest Blogger |

Lulusar Lake
At 3,410 meters, Lulusar Lake is the largest lake of the Kaghan Valley and the source of the Kunhar River. (photo: Tore Urnes)

[T]ravelling around the world is most people’s dream, but few will make it a reality due to concerns about the costs involved.

But, cost alone should not stand in the way of trying to visit some of the most beautiful places in the world. With deals and offers always being available, travelling doesn't have to be as expensive as most people think. Many agencies give offers such as, book in advance and get 30% off, or sometimes even more.

There are so many beautiful spots in the world, which people do not know about, and would not even think of visiting unless they were told. These unknown locations offer visitors once in a lifetime experiences.

For example, many people have never heard of the Valleys of Pakistan. These areas of land are completely natural, yet so beautiful that you would only believe them to be real in a painting.

View of Machu Picchu from above (photo: David Lee)
View of Machu Picchu from above (photo: David Lee)

Then there is Machu Picchu in Peru. This archaeological site showcases the ancient Inca way of life hundreds of years ago.

Even if you aren't interested in the history of it all, the views of the surrounding landscape are magnificent; a place well worth a visit when travelling South America.

Lower Antelope Canyon
Lower Antelope Canyon (photo: Frank Kovalchek)

Another location is the Antelope Canyon in Arizona. It's not the better known Grand Canyon, but a canyon less well-known in America.

Its beauty is breathtaking, and to have to chance to walk through and among these canyons would be something you'd never forget.

Namaqualand flowers
Namaqualand flowers (photo: Malcolm Manners)

Many people wish to visit Africa throughout their travels, and these same people believe Africa to be dry and hot, not a place for many plants and flowers to grow.

To many visitors' surprise there is a location which stuns everyone. Namaqualand in South Africa is a place where thousands of daisies blossom, making it look extremely different from the surrounding area.

It looks impossible for it to belong there, like a dream land.

Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland (photo: David Lee)
Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland (photo: David Lee)

Gullfoss is one of Iceland's most extraordinary waterfalls. Visitors are able to walk up close to this extremely powerful waterfall, and feel the spray of water on their faces as it plunges from one level to the next.

This list, of course, is just a small sample of the many beautiful places around the world that currently await the curious and intrepid traveler.

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About the Author: Sarah is studying travel and tourism at university. After her studies she hopes to work around the world in as many countries as possible and is using her degree as a vehicle to make this a reality. In her spare time she enjoys sharing her experiences online and reading about others.

This post was brought to you by one of Go Backpacking's partners.

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Comments

  1. Auds says

    January 20, 2013 at 5:18 am

    Those places all look amazing! I hope Sarah succeeds in her dreams of travel!

  2. Richard Crest says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:52 am

    Those are totally fantastic landscapes. Is Lower Antelope Canyon made of rocks?

  3. Mark Miller says

    January 24, 2013 at 6:16 am

    WOW amazing info thanks for beautiful landscapes around the world

  4. Mohit says

    January 25, 2013 at 1:03 am

    Machu Picchu is awesome beauty wonder :)

  5. Michael says

    January 26, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Antelope Canyon looks spectacular. Another place to add to my "must see" list.

  6. Tommy says

    August 16, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Beautiful pictures of amazing places! :)
    But, anyway, these landscapes are pretty bare...

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