When you live in New York City, nature is hard to come by. But there’s times when you can sit in the park under the shade of a tree, and feel the breeze and hear the rustling leaves of a nearby branch. Though Central Park is manmade, it’s easy to forget that as you watch the blades of grass swaying. I’ve come to realize it’s a wonderful world there, and that’s only by looking at the simplicity of nature. Of course, there’s the greater outdoors, and with it, greater natural beauties that will take your breath away. Here are some of them:
The Sahara Desert
If the 3.6 million square miles of the world’s largest desert seem like nothing more than a beach without water, think again. The Sahara Desert, long neglected by most Americans once they finished their 5th grade geography project, is one of the most unique travel destinations imaginable. Take, for instance, the mountainous sand dunes (known as ergs) easily traversed on camelback.
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The Great Barrier Reef
The world’s largest coral reef system is so huge it can even be seen from space. Located in the Coral Sea, the reef is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs stretching for over 2,600 kilometers. The colorful display of coral polyps is breathtaking and perfect for an underwater adventure. Accessible by boat, the clear waters make the reef perfectly visible and if you really want to get up close and personal, sign up for a scuba dive.
The Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon represents more than half of the planet’s rainforests, and its magnitude expands over nine countries in South America. The different types of wildlife are vast and unmeasured. If you have an adventurous heart, there are guides, boats, cooks, and all the staff you need to hire for your exploration. You’ll get to know the flora and fauna and soak in the different cultures of indigenous tribes.
Icelandic Hot Springs
Beautiful, relaxing, and 100% natural: the hot springs in Iceland are one of the main reasons to travel there. Try the Blue Lagoon, the hot springs with the highest flow rate with millions of gallons of water and numerous soothing and therapeutic minerals. For a second option, we’d recommend the Geysir Hot Springs, which is also the home of Strokur, the most famous Icelandic geyser.
Niagara Falls
Visit Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil, the three waterfalls that comprise Niagara Falls, straddling the border between New York in the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. The combined falls form the highest flow rate and have a vertical drop of more than 50 meters. Whether you chose to view them from either the American or Canadian point of view, there are multiple tours and viewing options to chose from. For a panoramic and aerial view, a helium balloon or helicopter ride will do the trick.