The most beautiful places in the world
When looking at the most beautiful places in the world, it can feel impossible to decide where to visit next. Massive glaciers, staggering mountains, plains dotted with wild animals: impressive landscapes dot every corner of our planet. From the languid beaches of Southeast Asia to the hypnotising dunes of southwest Africa, you could spend a lifetime exploring. Luckily, we've gathered the 57 most beautiful places in the world that we think should be top of your travel list – from Antarctica to Zimbabwe. Whether you’re looking for beaches, forests or national parks, you’re sure to find your new favourite destination below.
The Amazon
Covering roughly 40 percent of South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru and Colombia, the Amazon is the largest rainforest on the planet, and home to more than 40,000 plant species and 1,300 bird species alone. But be sure to visit the winding rivers and diverse wildlife while you can – climate change (along with man-made fires) is increasingly whittling away the habitat every day.Angel Falls, Venezuela
Venezuela overflows with natural wonders, including the world’s highest waterfall: the 3,212-foot cascades of Angel Falls, located in the UNESCO-protected Canaima National Park. Canaima is by far the country’s most popular attraction, and the falls stretch an astounding 19 times higher than Niagara Falls. Bonus: Pixar animators used the location as inspiration for Paradise Falls in Up – so you know it’s good.
Antarctica
That’s right, we put an entire continent on here. Although 99 per cent of Antarctica is covered with ice, the landscape still manages to be stunningly diverse – surreal blue glaciers, active volcanoes, the rough waterways of the Drake Passage, and 360-degree views of untouched snow. And those views are made even better when an emperor penguin or humpback whale makes an appearance.
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