They say, “The World is a book and those who do not travel read only a page”, and just how true is that for people who travel have explored more out of this beautifully mysterious world than those who don’t.
The world has so much to offer from mountains to rivers or seas; every inch of this world holds something to captivate your mind, body and soul. A world that has so much to offer, travelers sometimes choose to visit the same places over and over again.
There is more to this world than just Paris, Las Vegas or Hawaii. The beauty the world holds resides in places people don’t really hear much about. There are islands, temples, wonders that might leave you in awe, and all of this is missing in the same trips we go on.
If you really want the world to surprise you with its hidden and not-so-talked about beauty then here are a few travel sites you would love.
Banaue rice Terraces:
If you are really into greens and would love to see the 8th wonder of the world, then this is the place you should definitely visit. The Banaue Rice Terraces are located in Philippines on the island of Luzon. The rice terraces date back to around 2-3000 years ago, carved out of a hillside by the local Ifugao tribesmen. The terraces are famous for the easy hiking trail it provides and is quite famous among hikers. The beautiful stone to stone greenery over a hill, gives off a stair case to sky like appearance. The significant exquisiteness of the hospitality of the locales makes this place a must visit travel destination.
Temples Of Angkor:
We might have heard about the temples of Angkor Wat but not many visit these worth seeing and magnanimous temples. Situated in Siem Reap, Cambodia; these temples have their own story to tell. While setting of a spiritual vibe, these temples have a lot more to offer than just sightseeing. With all the ancient history related to Angkor temples of Siem Reap you will be lost in the historical times of Khmer Empire. The view you get from top is a sight not to be missed. There are many other travel-worthy sights and experiences you can get in Siem Reap like, the unique food, tuk tuk ride, the cultural dances and much more. When you visit this place, make sure you don’t miss out on anything!
The Bonin Islands:
The Ogasawara or Bonin Islands in Japan are the true definition of exotic beauty. Based on 30 islands of different area sizes; the clear blue water that surrounds these islands adds up to the splendor. These islands were given birth by the projection of an old underwater volcano. This is the reason there are hardly any flatlands on these islands. However, there are many cliffs going along the coast of Ogasawara islands. These remote islands is home to over 100 types of local plants and more than 14 kinds of indigenous animals that are only found on these islands, for e.g.; Ogasawara damselfly.
