Travel Idea: Wonders of the Natural World

Banff National Park

Banff is a very touristy little town in southern Alberta. Oner of the most famous attractions is the Banff Springs Hotel.

Banff National Park is one of the best places to enjoy the Rocky Mountains with beautiful snowy mountains, blue glacier lakes, canoeing opportunities and hiking trails. Highlights include Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

[ | Tours]:
• Canada
• Banff National Park

Cairns (Great Barrier Reef)

Cairns is close to the Great Barrier Reef and therewith a center for diving and excursions.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world. It is approx. 2300 km long, the size of Germany or New Mexico and can be seen from outer space. A true Wonder of the Natural World.

[ | Tours]:
• Australia
• Cairns

Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands have no equivalent in the world. The volcanic islands are located 1000 kms west of Ecuador - with nothing in between. This distance made it possible and necessary for all animal life to adjust to the harsh conditions on the islands. Charles Darwin used this for his evolution theory (that conflicted with Adam and Eve...).

Because of the distance people did not know about the islands and regular visits only exists for a few hundred years... a very short time in nature´s history. Animals are not afraid of humans and just sit there... a strange experience!

[ | Tours]:
• Ecuador
• Galapagos Islands

Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is really grand. When standing on the ridge of the canyon and looking 1 mile (1600m) down to the river Colorado that created all this, you do owe the river a lot of respect. It is possible to walk all the way down and back up in a day, what can be recommended.

[ | Tours]:
• America
• Grand Canyon

Iguazu Falls (Argentina)

The mighty Iguazu falls in the jungle are one of the natural world wonders. They are definitely worth visiting if you are in the area (less than 1000kms away!). You need to spend at least 1 day on the Brasilean and 1 day on the Argentinean side.

[ | Tours]:
• Argentina
• Iguazu Falls (Argentina)

Maria Island

Maria Island is an island east of Tasmania. There are no real hotels or roads for cars here, though it is possible to camp. Transportation is either walking or bicycling.

The island is quite unique and in use as a refuge (sanctuary) for typical Australian, endangered animals like the Tasmanian Tiger.

[ | Tours]:
• Australia
• Maria Island

Salar de Uyuni

Uyuni is the gateway for tourists visiting the world's largest salt flats, the nearby Uyuni salt flat (10,000 km2). This is one of the main attractions of Bolivia.

[ | Tours]:
• Bolivia
• Salar de Uyuni

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is the largest area in the world where lions, giraffe, elephants, rhino, zebra, gnu and many other animals run around in their natural habitat. The plains are mostly wide-open and safaris are the most common activity. The Serengeti is partly in Tanzania, partly in Kenya - but animals don´t need passports to cross the border for their endless migration...

[ | Tours]:
• Tanzania
• Serengeti National Park

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a huge monolyte. Only 10% is above ground, the rest is below. The Rock is sacred for the original inhabitants of Australia - the Aboriginals. Since October 2019 it is no longer possible to climb to the top.

[ | Tours]:
• Australia
• Uluru

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

The Victoria Falls are with the three most impressive waterfalls in the world. It is part of the Zambezi river between Zambia and Zimbabwe. There are different activities available, including river rafting for the more adventurous...

[ | Tours]:
• Zimbabwe
• Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Yellowstone National Park

The Yellowstone is the oldest National Park in the USA and hosts a wide variety of animal life (incl. bears and buffalo) and vegetation. The natural beauty will make quite an impression. Beneath the Yellowstone there is volcanic activity that causes many hot pools and geysers ("Old Faithful").

[ | Tours]:
• America
• Yellowstone National Park