Gain New Perspective At These 7 Breathtaking Places On Earth
Have you ever been so awestruck by a view that you suddenly become paralysed by overwhelming waves of emotion? These 7 jaw-dropping travel destinations will have you question your very existence, you just have to know what to look out for!
Published for Sponsored , 25 Mar 2014, 12:51 PM — Updated over 9 years ago
1. Venture into the cave of the nymphs and be blown away by the magnificent hues of green, turquoise and brilliant blue at the Melissani Cave
The Melissani cave, also known as The Cave of the Nymphs (Goddess/Pretty Ladies), is an impressive natural wonder of a rocky cave where the cave has two big chambers which caved in several thousand years ago and is now filled with crystal waters.
When venturing into the cave, there will be a sudden change of light due to the reflection of the brackish water - a pair of the adaptive lenses that respond well to the change of the sudden light will leave you with an enjoyable and exhilarating experience as you don’t have to struggle to adjust to the sudden flood of bright sunlight upon arrival at the oval opening.
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2. Soak in the majestic view of pagodas beneath you from the top of the Lawkaoushaung Temple in Bagan and look out for the floating hot air balloons during high season
A hot air balloon is seen flying over ancient pagodas and temples in Bagan, Myanmar.
Image via The GuardianThe slow shedding of light at what is touted one of the world's most breathtaking sunrises has the ability to leave its viewer in awe. During peak season, the hot air balloons that float above breathtaking Bhuddist temples, pagodas and monasteries look just like a giant mushroom forest in the sky. This view is best appreciated early in the morning when temperatures are low and light is optimal for photography.
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3. When at Victoria Falls, one of the largest and most magnificent waterfalls in the world, look out for stunning moonbows from the banks of the Zambezi at Tongabezi
A lunar rainbow crosses the gorge as the lights of the surrounding towns shine in the background.
Image via Jamie McPhersonThe rare and hypnotic phenomenon tends to occur between April and August around the full moon during high-water season at Victoria Falls in Zambia. This moonbow - a rainbow produced by light reflected off the surface of the moon refracting off of moisture in the air - has been described as looking like a "faint white milky arc with no colour in it" to the naked eye.
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4. The population of glowworms at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves is a galaxy of living lights some wish to witness at least once in their lifetime
The Waitomo Glowworm Caves were first explored in 1887 by local Maori Chief Tane Tinorau accompanied by an English surveyor Fred Mace.
Image via HuffpostGlide silently over waters by boat under thousands of glowworms into the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Arachnocampa luminosa, a species of glowworms found exclusively in New Zealand, are tiny, bioluminescent creatures that produce a blue-green light. Pick from a variety of ways be it the three-hour black water tubing, five-hour abseiling and climbing trip or a boat to witness a fantasy-like starry night underground.
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5. Breathe in one of the most surreal views on earth at the world's largest terraced paddy field, Yuanyang Rice Paddies, where pools of fields stretch far beyond the naked eye
The vast area of terraced paddy fields is a result of a technique of cultivation derived from the Hani people of the Yuanyang region in China. The rice terraces start from the summit of 2,500 metres above ground and stretches over a breathtaking landscape of several hundred hectares. A springtime visit promises a view of rice paddies across mirror-like and various splashes of colours and reflections of the sky and surrounding hills. Equip yourself with a pair of lenses that gets darker under hot climate and is reactive to both direct and indirect UV light, so that optimal amount of light reaches your eyes, reducing eye fatigue and strain, as you stand under the bright sunlight to capture the beautiful scene in front of you.
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6. If you thought swings were for kids, think again! With no safety features, this Swing At The End Of The World that hangs 2,660 meters above sea level will probably be the wildest ride of your life
The 'Swing At The End Of The World' is an incredible swing at an elevation of 2,600 meters.
Image via Theflyingtortoise BlogspotWhen swinging out so high above ground, the changing of sunlight from different angles can irritate your eyes. To make sure you don't miss the stunning details of the wildest ride of your lifetime, located at La Casa del Árbol in Baños, a responsive pair of lens that continuously adapts to varying light will ensure you a comfortable vision as well as an memorable and thrilling ride.
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7. Gawk at the vivid colours of blue, green, yellow, orange, gold, red and brown that make up the third largest hot spring in the world - Grand Prismatic Spring
The vivid colours in the Grand Prismatic Spring in Wyoming are a result of pigmented bacteria in the microbial mats that grow around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The hues may change and become more or less vibrant depending on the kinds of bacteria thriving at the time but the beauty of the hot spring is undeniably evident.
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