Natural wonders

Waitomo Glowworm Caves near Otorohanga on New Zealand's North Island • photo: Kristin Pierce on Flickr

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From mountain peaks to waterfalls, underwater marvels and dazzling sky optics, each natural wonder highlights a different aspect of the beauty of Earth’s natural world.

If you love fairy tales and have a serious case of wanderlust, this bucket list was made for you. Travel suggestions via this Quora thread.

From a pink lake in Australia to ice-blue terraces in Turkey, there are plenty of naturally-occurring phenomena to explore across the globe.

Some are natural. Some are man-made. Some are underwater. Some are new(ish). Some are old (like really ancient). What they all have in common is how - 28 Breathtaking Wonders Of The World To See - Travel, Travel Inspiration - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography

Sometimes nature proves you simply don't need Photoshop

If you haven't heard of the Bisti Badlands, you're not alone. But the surreal rock formations found here are some of New Mexico's greatest treasures.

There's something amazing and almost disturbing about watching the ocean be sucked continually into a giant sinkhole. This breathtaking spot off the coast of Oregon near Cape Perpetua appears to endlessly (and violently) swallow sea water. And while it's estimated that the hole is only around 20 feet deep, the effect is surreal and a little scary. Thor's Well looks the most dramatic at high tide or during a storm, but keep in mind that while this is the best time to see the natural wonder…

From the giant redwoods of California to the almost miraculous honeycomb rock formations of the Giant's Causeway, marvel at some of the planet's most extraordinary natural landscapes