9 Of The Most Awe-inspiring Places On Earth

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There is no denying, from a far the world looks absolutely breathtaking...From the ISS, Earth looks like a big blue marble with white swirls that makes it look all the more beautiful.However what's inside this beautiful planet we call home is just as awe-inspiring if not better...


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They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder,this to mean that beauty is in fact relative from one person to another. Albeit this may be true to some extent, I think most people would agree that as far as natural attractions are concerned, there're a select few that qualify to be listed as among the most stunning places on earth.
In this post, I'm going to highlight 9 of the most attractive places in the world that you will definitely want to visit, if you haven't already...here we go...

1.Uluru aka Ayers rock


Photo by Walkerssk - Magestic view of Ayers Rock

Situated in southwestern Northern Territory, central Australia, Uluru aka Ayers Rock is one of the gems and many wonders of this planet. Towering 248 meters above the surrounding plane and a perimeter of 9.4 km, Ayers Rock offers scenic views og the greater Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Known to change colour depending on the time of day, Uluru is among the favorite destinations for globtrotters all over the globe

2.Marble Caves in Argentina and Chile


Photo by Backpackerin - Marble Caves in Argentina and Chile

Unparalleled in beauty, the Marble Caves in Argentina/Chile are perhaps one of the most beautiful caves on the planet. The most fascinating aspect about the Marble Caves is that, through out the year, the colours on it's walls change depending on the season. This in essence makes every visit unique to every tourist visiting.

3.Salar De Uyuni in Bolivia


Photo by WaSZI - Woman at Salar De Uyuni

Salar De Uyuni in Bolivia is yet another spectacular and unique natural attraction. With a perimeter of 10,582 km, Salar de Uyuni is the biggest salt flat in the world thus making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

4.Grand Canyon


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Located in Arizon, USA.. the Grand Canyon is a natural formation that best epitomizes arid - land erosion in te world. Incised by the Colorado River, the canyon is immense, averaging 4,000 feet deep for its entire 277 miles. Tourists travel from all over the globe to experience the stunning sunrise and sunsets, enchanting silence, fresh air and natural scenic views as well as a host of other fun-filled activities that make it one of the best places to visit.

5.Victoria falls in Zambia/Zimbabwe


Photo by fietzfotos - Victoria Falls

Listed as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls is an absolute gem to behold.It is situated along the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe and offers a wide variety of activities that more often than not help provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

6.Stonehenge


Photo by Freesally - Ancient Stonehenge monument

Stonehenge also known as “ringing rocks” is a prehestoric monument that is located in Wiltshire, England. It is made up of an outer ring of vertical stones 4 metres high, 2 metres wide, and weighing around 25 tons (give or take), topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones.It is considered the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world.

7. Oia, Santorini


Photo by Russell_Yan - Santorini Greece

Most noteably famous for its breathtaking sunsets and equally magical sunrises, Osia is situated in the northwestern tip of Santorini in Greece.The town which overlooks a vast caldera, filled with clear blue water is whitewashed with nice-looking houses carved into the rugged clifftops.
The town which has an altitude of about 150 meters is a popular tourist destination globally.

8.Great Barrier Reef in Australia


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Spanning an area of approximately 35,000,000 ha, the great barrier reef in Australia is the world's largest coral reef system. It's home to numerous diverse species that attempting to number all of them could be likened to trying to count all the blades of grass on in the amazon forest. The barrier reef is also home to pre-historic creatures such as the alien-like nautilus.

9.Great Ocean Road


Photo by Jonny_Joka - Great Ocean Road Beach

Lastly the Great Ocean Road is among the most exquisit places on earth. Endowed with panoramic views. This 242 km stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the cities of Torquay and Allansford is famous for its rugged natural beauty, and surfing culture. It's also home to one of the world's longest running event in the World Surf League World Championship Tour

En conclusión


Photo by geralt - Dove of Peace

The world is a beautiful place and has so much to offer, so as we appreciate these as well as other stunning destinations, we must remember that this is our home. We're extremely blessed and as such, we ought to take care of it...
As we strive to curb climate change let's all be respnsible and be mindful of our environment...

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What an interesting write-up and beautiful places. I love it so much. Thanks for sharing your quality content with us.
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Hola @manuelking001, felicitaciones y gracias por tan extraordinaria publicación. Deleitarnos la vista con tan hermosas imágenes de los más bellos paisajes del.mundo no tiene precio. Dios siga manteniendo el planeta tan hermoso como siempre, a pesar de la mano del hombre.
Exito y bendiciones.
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