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In 2020, I joined my first @highlander.adventure trek in Croatia and was thoroughly won over by the semi-solo style of trekking. This year, the collection has expanded from five treks to 15 and I'm planning to join two more – @highlander.duerodouro.spain and @highlandermacedonia. Over on the blog, I take a look at every trek on this year’s calendar, from the original @highlandercroatia to the new trails currently being mapped in the Middle East and North Africa. Click the link in our bio to read the post. 👆 #highlandervelebit #highlander #adventureofalifetime

Ecoregion

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The UNESCO-listed dunes of the Namib Desert in #Namibia are some of the largest in the world. The dunes, which reach as high as 325m, are forever shifting in shape and hue. The wind moulds and remoulds their contours while their colour changes from ochre to burnished orange to fiery red over the course of a day. - - - - - #NamibDesert #exploringnamibia #deadvleinamibia #seenamibia #namibiatravel #travelnamibia #sharemynamibia #thisisnamibia #lonelyplanet #iamatraveler #stillatraveler #suitcasetravels #tlpicks #roughguides

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Cappadocia’s unique landscape of fairy chimneys, towering boulders and ridged valleys peppered with caves. A bizarre and spectacular landscape largely sculpted by erosion, Turkey's Göreme National Park is littered with troglodyte dwellings and subterranean towns – the remains of a human habitat dating back to the 4th century. - - - - - - - #Turkey #cappadocia #kapadokya #goreme #Nevşehir #Uçhisar #ürgüp #cavehotel #Göreme #lonelyplanet #iamatraveler #stillatraveler #suitcasetravels #tlpicks #GoTurkeyTourism #OnlyInTürkiye #SafeTourismTürkiy

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The line of cairns on the iconic Nine Standards Rigg at the summit of Hartley Fell in the @yorkshiredales. No one knows their purpose, but one theory suggests that the cairns were constructed by the Roman army to resemble troops from a distance. - - - - - - #YorkshireDales #uknationalparks #visityorkshire #Welcometoyorkshire #omgb #scenesofyorkshire #yorkshirepost #EscapeTheEveryday #LoveGreatBritain #GetOutside #ordnancesurvey #TGO #TheGreatOutdoors #lonelyplanet #hikebritain #walkinguk #alltrails #OutdoorsIndoors

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Today, Nepalese climbers completed the first winter ascent of K2 in Pakistan. At 8,611m (28,251ft), K2 is the second highest mountain on Earth, one of the 14 eight-thousanders, a member of the seven second summits and the final 8,000m peak to be climbed in winter! A mere mention of the legendary mountain is enough to make one’s blood run cold. K2 is known as the ‘Savage Mountain’ due to the extremely difficult ascent and one of the highest fatality rates among the eight-thousanders. I took this photo of K2 during my trek to base camp and am perfectly comfortable knowing it’s the closest I’ll ever get to beast! A massive congratulations to the 10 summiteers: @nimsdai, @gelje_sherpa_, @mingma_david_sherpa, @mingma.g, @sonasherpa, @mt.sherpa, @sherpapemchhiri, @dawatemba, Kili Pemba Sherpa, @dawatenzingsherpa and all the team! 🙏 🇳🇵🇵🇰 - - - - - - #nimsdai #K2winter #beyondpossible #K2 #Pakistan #viewsofpakistan #incrediblepakistan #naturepakistan #destinationpakistan #tkcinsta #thekarakoramclub #dawndotcom #mountainplanet

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Descending towards St. Bartholomä on the idyllic Lake Königssee in the UNESCO-designated Berchtesgadener Land biosphere, home to Germany’s finest mountain scenery and the country’s only Alpine national park. The area contains a labyrinth of superb hiking trails: well-maintained, clearly waymarked and supported by the outstanding network of @deutscheralpenverein (German Alpine Club) huts. It is Germany’s premier hiking destination. - - - - - @bergerlebnis_berchtesgaden #deinbayern #visitbavaria #berchtesgaden #sehnsuchtbgl #berchtesgadennationalpark #berchtesgadenerland #bavaria #bavarianalps #visitgermany #germanytourism #deutscheralpenverein #davbergschau

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On the fringes of the gigantic #Greenland ice sheet is Russell Glacier, referred to as Reindeer Glacier by locals. The active glacier advances approximately 25m every year and is skirted by the fresh meltwater outflow from the adjoining ice sheet. In 2019, I camped beside the glacier and spent my evening watching icebergs slice away and make their way downstream. Occasionally, I would hear a crack as pieces of ice prised apart deep within the frozen tomb. This was, without doubt, one of the finest camping spots I’d ever had the pleasure to pitch. - - - - #worldofgreenland #GreenlandPioneer #VisitGreenland #greenlandicesheet #kangerlussuaq #EscapeTheEveryday #GetOutside #TGO #TheGreatOutdoors #lonelyplanet #alltrails #iamatraveler #stillatraveler #suitcasetravels #tlpicks

Ecoregion

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Just published an epic post on the blog: England’s 100 most popular hiking trails. With a little help from @alltrails, one of the world’s leading hiking apps, we’ve selected England’s most popular footpaths. The exhausting list features plenty of idyllic screens such as this one in the @yorkshiredales. Whether you’re an experienced hiker in need of fresh ideas or a first-timer hoping to get outdoors more, our selection offers a wealth of options from across the country. Follow the link in our bio to read the full article.👆 - - - - - - #YorkshireDales #uknationalparks #visityorkshire #Welcometoyorkshire #omgb #scenesofyorkshire #yorkshirepost #EscapeTheEveryday #LoveGreatBritain #GetOutside #ordnancesurvey #TGO #TheGreatOutdoors #lonelyplanet #hikebritain #walkinguk #alltrails

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I do love arriving at the top of a hill and finding an @ordnancesurvey trig point exactly where it's supposed to be. This one was on the summit of Great Whernside in @yorkshiredales. - - - - - - #YorkshireDales #uknationalparks #visityorkshire #Welcometoyorkshire #omgb #scenesofyorkshire #yorkshirepost #EscapeTheEveryday #LoveGreatBritain #GetOutside #ordnancesurvey #TGO #TheGreatOutdoors #lonelyplanet #hikebritain #walkinguk

Ecoregion

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Well, that's Christmas cancelled then...⁣ ⁣ We were planning to spend Christmas with friends and family, but it will just be the two of us now. We've been so fortunate to have been able to spend the various lockdowns and restrictions together. ⁣ ⁣ How will you be spending the festive season?⁣ ⁣ #lonelyplanet #iamatraveler #stillatraveler #suitcasetravels #tlpicks #couplestravelgoals #adventurecouple

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ᵃᵈ Paid partnership with @LatviaTravel. Latvia is perhaps best known for the cosmopolitan city of Riga. Beyond the clamorous capital, however, lie delightful small towns like Cēsis and Sigulda that offer hiking, cycling, canoeing and myriad other outdoor adventures. Considering its size, the little Baltic nation dedicates a surprising amount of space to outdoor pursuits. The white-sand beaches of its coast are the biggest draw, particularly during the summer. But further inland, you’ll find a range of natural landscapes including acres of ancient forests, a picturesque lake district and quaint pasturelands of grazing cattle. As always, we believe that the best way to see a country is on foot. From short-but-sweet day hikes to testing long-distance footpaths, we take a look at the best places to go hiking in Latvia – just follow the link in our bio. #TasteOfLatvia #LatviaTravel #EnjoyLatvia

Ecoregion

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I have to admit, it's rather nice having woods, a river and a castle at the end of our road... Honestly, we lucked out when we stumbled upon #RichmondYorkshire. We can be in the @yorkshiredales national park in five minutes by car and 15 minutes on foot. It is one of 10 national parks in England, so it’s probably fair to say it’s one of the most beautiful places in the country. We’ve fallen utterly in love with it. #YorkshireDales #Welcometoyorkshire #visityorkshire #omgb #scenesofyorkshire #yorkshirepost

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My exploits in the @yorkshiredales have been getting me a bit of local press! 📰 I was supposed to spend my summer attempting to climb Denali in Alaska, the highest mountain in North America and my fifth peak of the seven summits (the highest mountain on every continent). However, after international travel was put on hold, I readjusted my plans to hike the 41 micro-mountains of the Yorkshire Dales National Park instead! 😁 In the UK, 2,000ft is widely accepted as the benchmark height for when a hill is promoted to the lofty ranks of a mountain. Until recently, the Yorkshire Dales were home to 40 such landforms. However, in 2016, Calf Top was re-categorised as a mountain after @ordnancesurvey recalculated its height to 2000.02ft (609.606m), slightly above the threshold. As such, there are officially 41 "mountains" in the Yorkshire Dales National Park... and I've hiked them all! Swipe for: — A four-page spread in @livingmagazin — A cover story in the Darlington & Stockton Times Weekend — A brief feature in the @theyorkshirepost #microchallenge #YorkshireDales #Welcometoyorkshire #getoutside #ordnancesurvey

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Dreaming of better days... The idyllically positioned #Kührointalm alpine pasture at the foot of the Watzmann massif in Germany’s #Berchtesgaden National Park. The collection of mountain huts sits amid picturesque meadows and lofty mountain peaks. It also serves some delectable spinatknoedel (spinach dumplings) which changed my life. @ddrks, we’re going back next year – clear your calendar 📆 #sehnsuchtbgl #berchtesgadennationalpark #watzmanntour #watzmanntraverse #watzmanncrossing #berchtesgaden #berchtesgadenerland #bavaria #bavarianalps #visitgermany #germanytourism

Ecoregion

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Here in the UK, we're heading back into lockdown on Thursday. Which means we're spending our morning cancelling the winter holiday we had planned. We had staycations to Harrogate, Bath and Cornwall lined up for November, but we're not going anywhere now. Let' hope this lockdown doesn't last as long as the previous one. In the meantime, here's a photo of a cairn in Ravenseat Moor from better days in the @yorkshiredales national park. #yorkshiredales #MondayMotivation #ordnancesurvey #welcometoyorkshire

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Cresting a ridge during the @highlandercroatia as another magnificent scene unfolds over the trail. The Highlander Velebit in #Croatia is a 104km, 5-day alpine trail which traverses the Velebit Range dividing continental Croatia from the Adriatic coast. The @highlander.adventure is a collection of organised treks exploring some of Europe’s premier hiking regions, home to magnificent expanses of wilderness. The current routes are Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Austria, Greece and Serbia, but there will be more destinations added next year. The events make for an ideal introduction to multiday trekking with all meals, suggested routes and maps supplied. The treks are non-competitive, but there are daily checkpoints to pass through to gain your certificate and medal. 🏅 Keep an eye on my feed as we'll be offering free entry into next year's Highlander Velebit in Croatia. #highlandervelebit #highlander #adventureofalifetime

Ecoregion

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I’d been desperate to photograph this iconic landscape in #Namibia ever since I saw it years earlier in a Nat Geo photo essay. It proved to be one of those destinations that completely lived up to the image I had in mind. #Sossusvlei, and its iconic neighbour #Deadvlei, were every bit as sensational as I had hoped. The dunes, which reach as high as 325m, are forever shifting in shape and hue. The wind moulds and remoulds their contours while their colour changes from ochre to burnished orange to fiery red over the course of a day from sunrise to sunset. - - - - - - #NamibDesert #exploringnamibia #deadvleinamibia #Namibia🇳🇦 #seenamibia #namibiadesert #namibiatravel #travelnamibia #sharemynamibia #thisisnamibia #namibia_africa #deadvlei🌵

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Approaching the 2,712m peak of Südspitze (South Peak) during the #Watzmann Traverse in Berchtesgaden National Park in the Bavarian Alps. It is one of #Germany’s classic Alpine ridges. Hiking the Watzmann Traverse (or Watzmann Crossing) comprises the three principal peaks of Hocheck (2,651m), Mittelspitze (Middle Peak, 2,713m) and Südspitze (South Peak, 2,712m), usually crossed from north to south along a 4.5km summit ridge. The Mittelspitze is Germany’s third highest peak and the highest located entirely within German territory. I recently completed the traverse during a hiking trip with an old university friend. It was a thrilling, but utterly exhausting 12-hour hike. 👊 - - - - - #watzmannsüdspitze #berchtesgadennationalpark #watzmanntour #watzmanntraverse #watzmanncrossing #watzmannüberschreitung #berchtesgaden #mittelspitze #südspitze #hocheck #watzmannhaus #berchtesgaden #berchtesgadenerland #bavaria #bavarianalps #viaferrata #klettersteig #sehnsuchtbgl

Highland

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As restrictions begin to ease around the world, I'm preparing to head out on my first post-lockdown trip: the Highlander Adventure with @highlander.adventure.⁣ ⁣ I will be joining the @highlandercroatia – a 104km, 5-day trek, running from 12th to 17th September 2020.⁣ ⁣ The alpine trail begins in Zavižan in the Northern Velebit National Park and travels southeastwards through the Velebit Range that divides continental Croatia from the Adriatic coast and is the country’s largest mountain range. There are daily checkpoints to pass through and designated camping areas.⁣ ⁣ If, like me, you’re desperate to get back on the trail post-lockdown, then the Highlander Adventure trek may be a great solution. Check the link in our profile for more information.⁣ ⁣ Let me know if you register – I hope to see you out there!⁣ ⁣ #highlandervelebit #highlander #adventureofalifetime #Croatia

Mountain

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The Faroese coast is never anything but sensational. One of the most popular hikes in the Faroe Islands is the hike along the shores of Lake Sørvágsvatn. The trail takes in a number of impressive viewpoints en route to Bøsdalafossur waterfall – where Sørvágsvatn drains into the Atlantic Ocean – and the distinctive sea stack of Geitisskoradrangur. -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #Geitisskoradrangur #Sørvágsvatn #SørvágsvatnLake #LakeSørvágsvatn #visitfaroeislands #atlanticairways #faroes #faroe #Bøsdalafossur #trælanípa #vagar #leitisvatn @visitfaroeislands

Watercourse

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The fairytale complex of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France, dates as far back as the 8th century. ⁣ ⁣ Legend has it that the archangel Michael appeared in 708 to the bishop of Avranches and instructed him to build a church on the rocky islet. A monastery and abbey were erected over subsequent centuries, complete with fairytale flourishes: soaring spires and hulking ramparts that rise dramatically from the sea.⁣ ⁣ Mont Saint-Michel is famed for its tidal variations. It offers extraordinary views even when the tide is out, but when the tide is in and night descends, the magic truly happens. We explored eerily empty alleys and pathways late into the evening where all was quiet but the wishing of the waves.⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ #MontSaintMichel #Normandie #France #MagnifiqueFrance #Manche #Normandy #Castle #Bretagne #BeautifulFrance

Lake

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Best campsite ever?⁣ ⁣ I’ve read reams of literature on K2 over the years, but one quote from the splendidly named British explorer Francis Younghusband stands out. When Younghusband first laid eyes upon K2, he marvelled: ⁣ ⁣ “It was one of those sights which impress a man forever, and produce a permanent effect upon the mind – a lasting sense of the greatness and grandeur of nature’s works – which he can never lose or forget.” ⁣ ⁣ I think he nailed it.⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ #K2 #Pakistan #k2basecamp #k2basecamptrek #k2trek #Karakoram #concordia #viewsofpakistan #incrediblepakistan #naturepakistan #destinationpakistan #tkcinsta #thekarakoramclub #dawndotcom @losthorizontreks

Camping

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ᵃᵈ Paid partnership with @experienceoman. ⁣ ⁣ The tiny mountainside village of Misfat Al Abryeen near Al Hamra in #Oman is wonderfully positioned besides a soaring escarpment at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. ⁣ ⁣ The tiny hamlet, made up of antiquated mudbrick houses and surrounded by thickets of lush date plantations, makes for a magnificently framed photograph at this viewpoint above town.⁣ -⁣⁣⁣⁣ -⁣⁣⁣⁣ -⁣⁣⁣⁣ -⁣⁣⁣⁣ -⁣⁣⁣⁣ -⁣⁣⁣⁣ #ExperienceOman #BeautyHasAnAddress #alhamraoman #hajarmountains #misfatalabreyeen #omantravel #oman_travellers #oman_photography #visitoman #oman🇴🇲 #igersoman #sandcastle

Ecoregion

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It was an intense two weeks of trekking and climbing, but on 19th January 2020, our @aconcaguaexpeditions team reached the summit of Aconcagua at 6,961m (22,837ft). ⁣ ⁣ Aconcagua is the highest mountain I've climbed. It is the second-highest summit of the seven summits after only Everest and was my third mountain of the seven summits (fourth if you include Kosciuszko in Australia – which I don't!) ⁣ ⁣ It is the highest mountain in the Americas, the Western and Southern Hemispheres and outside of Asia.⁣ ⁣ It has been ten years in the planning, so a huge thank you to @aconcaguaexpeditions and all my sponsors who have made my dream come true! Roll on Denali! 😉⁣ ⁣ @blackdiamond ⁣ @salomon ⁣ @ospreyeurope ⁣ @powertraveller ⁣ @cotswoldoutdoor ⁣ @jackwolfskin ⁣ @smartwool_europe ⁣ @haglofs ⁣ @bloceyewear ⁣ @1000milesocks⁣ ⁣ #aconcagua2020 #argentina #argentina🇦🇷 #VisitArgentina #sevensummits #7summits #7summitschallenge #trekaconcagua #climbaconcagua #aconcaguaargentina #trekkingaconcagua #aconcaguatrekking #aconcaguaclimb #parqueprovincialaconcagua #trekkingargentina #andesmountains #andes

Glacial landform

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Watching the sunset at #Uluru in @australia. The hulking clay-red monolith is arguably the most famous sight in all of Oceania. We watched the sun-scorched sentry slowly change colour for what felt like an age. It was time well spent. ⁣ ⁣ Uluru lives up to the hype. It looms long and heavy, and is unavoidably affecting. In walking around its base, one almost feels a presence: a formidable, sombre presence, as if Uluru were placed there by design and not just accident. It’s silly we know, but that is how we felt.⠀ ⁣ ⁣ Here was the rock we had seen in movies, postcards and documentaries, a rock that symbolised past conflict and enduring pain, a rock held sacred by Australia’s indigenous people.⁣ -⠀⠀⁣ -⠀⠀⁣ -⠀⠀⁣ -⠀⠀⁣ -⠀⠀⁣ -⠀⠀⁣ #Australia #seeaustralia #exploreuluru #ayersrock #ulurukatatjutanationalpark #ulurusunset #visitaustralia #northernterritory #ntaustralia #katatjuta #alicesprings #theoutback #outbackaustralia #lpPathfinders #redcentre

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ᵃᵈ Paid partnership with @spain. The Canary Islands are not what you might expect. There are beaches, of course. Miles and miles of subtropical beaches with soft sandy coves and gently rolling surf. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find an archipelago of eight unique islands each boasting its own distinctive charm. From misty pine forests and hulking volcanoes to Sahara-style dunes, the beguiling Las Canarias have secrets yet to reveal.⁣ ⁣ Usually, travellers must cross continents to find year-round near-perfect temperatures with this much variety but the Canary Islands, positioned to the west of Morocco’s Atlantic coast, are just a short flight from most European countries.⁣ ⁣ Pictured destinations:⁣ ⁣ Mt Teide Volcano, Tenerife⁣ Playa de Las Teresitas, Tenerife⁣ Caldereta, La Palma⁣ Playa de Cofete, Fuerteventura⁣ Playa de Sotavento de Jandía, Fuerteventura⁣ ⁣ #SpanishIslands #ad

Volcano

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ᵃᵈ Paid partnership with @experienceoman.⁣ ⁣ The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in #Muscat is a glorious piece of modern Islamic architecture located in the capital of @experienceoman.⁣ ⁣ Opened in 2001 to celebrate the 30th year of the sultan's reign, the mosque is a breathtaking addition to the city. We visited during our stay at @kempinskimuscat located in the community of Al Mouj on the Muscat coast.⁣ ⁣ Paid partnership with @experienceoman.⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ #Oman #sultanqaboosgrandmosque #ExperienceOman #BeautyHasAnAddress #omantravel #oman_travellers #oman_photography #visitoman #oman🇴🇲 #igersoman

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ᵃᵈ Paid partnership with @experienceoman.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ The deserted Indiana Jones-esque village of Wadi Bani Habib in the Al Hajar Mountains of #Oman.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The forgotten village is wrapped around the bottom of the valley nestled among fertile orchards of walnuts and pomegranates that are still grown in the area.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Paid partnership with @experienceoman.⁣ -⁣⁣ -⁣⁣ -⁣⁣ -⁣⁣ -⁣⁣ -⁣⁣ #ExperienceOman #BeautyHasAnAddress #omantravel #oman_travellers #oman_photography #visitoman #oman🇴🇲 #igersoman

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The temples of Bagan in #Myanmar – the world’s largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Founded in the second century AD, the kingdom of Bagan once had over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries, all constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries. We visited during our cycling tour of Myanmar with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ As it’s located in an active earthquake zone, Bagan has suffered many earthquakes over the ages, the most recent of which in 2016 destroyed over 400 buildings and damaged hundreds more. Today, the remains of ‘only’ 2,000 temples and pagodas can still be seen, many of which are undergoing repairs and restoration.⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #gadventures #Bagan #Burma #Mandalay #mystic #temples #pagoda #stupa #travelgram #instatravel #tranquility #Burmese #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #lpPathfinders #ic_adventures #global_hotshotz #lpPathfinders #worldtravelbook #exploretocreate #theoutbound

Temple

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Looking across the still waters of Lake Matheson at New Zealand's highest and second highest mountains, Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, during our tour of the South Island with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet.⠀ ⠀ The gentle hike around Lake Matheson boasts some of the most serene vistas we've ever seen with the Southern Alps majestically reflected in the tranquil waters of the lake. ⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #Aoraki #MountCook #mountcooknz #MountTasman #MtCook #SouthernAlps #Matheson #LakeMatheson #FranzJosef #foxglacier #mountcooknationalpark #southislandnewzealand #southisland #southislandnz #newzealand #NZMustDo #RealMiddleEarth #NZ #visitnewzealand #lppathfinders #gadventures #liveoutdoors #bestintravel #thegreatoutdoors #wellhiked #takeahike #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #ig_newzealand #purenewzealand

Ecoregion

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Sunsets in the Karakoam are magical.⁣ ⁣ Legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner described K2 as “the mountain of mountains” after completing the fourth ascent of the peak in 1979. “It is the most beautiful of all the high peaks,” he continued. “An artist has made this mountain.” ⁣ ⁣ I can’t think of a more befitting description.⁣ ⁣ I joined @losthorizontreks on a trek to K2 base camp combined with a technical crossing of the Gondogoro La Pass. ⁣ -⠀⁣ -⠀⁣ -⠀⁣ -⠀⁣ -⠀⁣ #k2basecamp #k2basecamptrek #k2trek #Karakoram #Pakistan #concordia #k2peak #himalayas #gilgitbaltistan #baltoro #BaltoroGlacier #beautifulpakistan #travelpeacefulpakistan #gondogorola #gondogorolapass #gondogorolatrek #gondogoropass #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #karakoramrange #viewsofpakistan #incrediblepakistan #incrediblehunza #naturepakistan #destinationpakistan #tkcinsta #thekarakoramclub #dawndotcom

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Two single-masted sloops with crimson sails arrive during a midnight sun iceberg sightseeing tour with @worldofgreenland in #Ilulissat in #Greenland. ⁣ ⁣ They cut their way in and out of the fog, dancing between the ‘bergs towering beside them. In the silence and stillness, it looked like an artist’s canvas of pastel and watercolour: idyllic and surreal. -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ #ilulissaticefjord #ilulissatgreenland #icefjordgreenland #icefjord #worldofgreenland #soontobetoolate #visitbeforeitmelts #Jakobshavn #JakobshavnGlacier #grönland #midnightsun #GreenlandPioneer #kangia #VisitGreenland #diskobay #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders

Body of water

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A long-exposure of #K2 in #Pakistan 🇵🇰. At 8,611m (28,251ft), K2 is the second-highest mountain in world – only Everest in Nepal is higher. However, K2 has a symmetry and grace that in my mind, makes it the most striking of the 14 eight-thousanders. ⁣ ⁣ After nine days of trekking with @losthorizontreks we finally got our first view of the “Savage Mountain”. Still over 12km away, K2 rose above the surrounding mountains, its towering presence utterly overwhelming. Flanked by five of the world's 17 highest mountains, K2 soars in proud isolation over its neighbours. It is an awesome, frightening mountain. -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #k2basecamp #k2basecamptrek #k2trek #Karakoram #Pakistan #concordia #k2peak #himalayas #gilgitbaltistan #baltoro #BaltoroGlacier #beautifulpakistan #travelpeacefulpakistan #gondogorola #gondogorolapass #gondogorolatrek #gondogoropass #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #karakoramrange #viewsofpakistan #incrediblepakistan #incrediblehunza #naturepakistan #destinationpakistan #tkcinsta #thekarakoramclub #dawndotcom

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The five-peaked islet of #Tindhólmur on the Faroe Islands during sunset... at 11.13pm! Deep in the North Atlantic, there is a volcanic archipelago protruding from the untamed waters between Iceland and Norway. This remote clasp of 18 basalt rocks make up the Faroe Islands and are home to stirring fjords, dramatic cliffs and sweeping glaciated valleys. These islands are repeatedly and relentlessly buffeted by the swells and squalls of the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean. As such, the @visitfaroeislands feature some seriously exciting hiking trails with equally extraordinary scenery. -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #faroeislands #visitfaroeislands #atlanticairways #Múlafossur #faroes #faroe #Vágar #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #vagar #drangarnir #guidetofaroeislands

Highland

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The Peace Pagoda at the foot of Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada), the most sacred mountain in Sri Lanka – no.1 on @lonelyplanet's #BestinTravel list of top countries to visit in 2019.⠀⠀ ⠀ We set off on an overnight climb to Adam’s Peak via its 5,500 steps to the summit. Adam’s Peak is Sri Lanka’s most sacred mountain and stands at 2,243m (7,359ft). ⠀ ⠀ We left our hotel at 2.30am to make the climb overnight as is customary for tourists and pilgrims, the latter of which there were many. The mountain has been a site of pilgrimage for over 1,000 years and people of all shapes and ages gather on its steps to make the climb in time for sunrise.⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ #adamspeak #adamspeaksrilanka #WonderOfAsia #pilgrimage #SriLanka #lka #Lanka #ceylon #SoSriLanka #VisitSriLanka #IndianOcean #srilankaecotourism #lpPathfinders #rgphoto #BBCTravel #lonelyplanet

Ecoregion

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Kolmanskop feels like the start and end of nowhere. Once a booming diamond town, Kolmanskop in Namibia has long been abandoned to desert sands.⠀ ⠀ Today, Kolmanskop forms an eerie tableau of grand structures indiscriminately swallowed by desert . A pressing silence is broken only by a patient wind working to bury this once glorious town.⠀ ⠀ We visited during our self-drive safari with @wilddogsafaris.⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #Kolmanskop #GhostTown #abandonedplaces #lostplaces #ruins #diamonds #desert #seeafrica #travelafrica #lpPathfinders #lonelyplanet #rgphoto #loveforafrica #BBCTravel #instanamibia #namibiamustdo #namibiagram #visitnamibia #travelnamibia #sharemynamibia #thisisnamibia #namibia_africa

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A lonely dwelling by the shores of Sørvágsvatn Lake – where the largest lake in the Faroe Islands stretches into ocean.⠀ ⠀ We sent a day hiking one of the most popular hikes in the Faroes along the shores of Lake Sørvágsvatn to the viewpoints at #Trælanípa and #Bøsdalafossur waterfall. The trail skirts the lake, which is the largest in the Faroe Islands, before branching off up the Trælanípa escarpment.⠀ ⠀ Trælanípa (Slave Cliff) supposedly got its name from when Vikings pushed their unwanted slaves into the ocean.⠀ ⠀ We visited the Faroe Islands with support from @visitfaroeislands.⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #Sørvágsvatn #SørvágsvatnLake #LakeSørvágsvatn #visitfaroeislands #atlanticairways #faroes #faroe #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #rgphoto

Ecoregion

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Múlafossur Waterfall and the village of Gásadalur in the Faroe Islands. ⠀ ⠀ We landed in the Faroes late evening, but given that #sunset was after 11pm we had time to sample the scenery before driving to our accommodation. This remote clutch of 18 islands promised sweeping glaciated valleys, stirring fjords and dramatic cliffs buffeted by the swells of the North Atlantic. It did not disappoint! ⠀ ⠀ We visited the Faroes with support from @visitfaroeislands.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #faroeislands #visitfaroeislands #atlanticairways #Múlafossur #mulafossurwaterfall #mulafossur #gasadalur #gásadalur #faroes #faroe #Vágar #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #rgphoto

Waterfall

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Where two oceans meet? Kind of... ⠀ Cape Point in South Africa is neither the southernmost point of Africa nor where the Atlantic and Indian oceans converge. That lies closer to Cape Agulhas located around 150km to the east-southeast of Cape Point.⠀ ⠀ Regardless of their nautical (in-)significance, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope make for a beautiful day trip from Cape Town. The capes are a spectacular sight with towering rocky cliffs above crashing waves, banked by rolling green hills and craggy cliff tops.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #CapeTown #CapeofGoodHope #SouthAfrica #lpPathfinders #rgphoto #BBCTravel #lonelyplanet #thisissouthafrica #MeetSouthAfrica #experiencesouthafrica #twooceans

Natural landscape

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Looking down upon the lush folds of velvet green waves of the Sani Pass in #Lesotho🇱🇸. The drama of this mountain pass leading to one of the least known countries in the world is utterly jaw dropping.⠀ ⠀ We visited this tiny speck of a nation on an overnight tour with @roofofafricatours.⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #LoveLesotho #VisitLesotho #Lesotho #lesothoroadtrip #sanipass #SouthAfrica #ThisIsSouthAfrica #kwazulunatal #Mokhotlong #Sani #Underberg #drakensberg #lpPathfinders #rgphoto #BBCTravel #lonelyplanet #lifeoutdoors #weareoutdoor ⠀

Highland

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The rugged rock stacks of the iconic 12 Apostles along Australia's famous Great Ocean Road – one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives and one of @lonelyplanet’s Epic Drives of the World. ⠀ ⠀ Located near Port Campbell and within the Port Campbell National Park in Australia, the giant limestone stacks tower 45m (148ft) above the tempestuous ocean below. Behind the eight remaining stacks (the others are said to have collapsed) are lines of imposing 70m (230ft) high cliffs.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #gor #seegor #twelveapostles #12apostles #portcampbell #greatoceanroad #VictoriaAustralia #seevictoria #visitvictoria #PortCampbellNationalPark #roadtripaustralia #driveaustralia #seeaustralia #lppathfinders #lonelyplanet

Beach

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Trekkers descending along the Khumbu Valley beneath the striking peak of Pumori (7,161m / 23,494ft).⠀ ⠀ It was almost criminal that I (Peter) hadn’t yet seen Nepal. This year, I finally put that to rest with @gadventures on a 15-day trek to Everest base camp.⠀ ⠀ After 130km of high-altitude trekking amid soaring peaks, Sherpa villages, picturesque forests and glacial moraines, concluding at the foot of the world’s highest mountain, I can safely say the experience was everything I hoped it to be.⠀ ⠀ Nepal has instantly become my favourite country and I have vowed to return as soon as possible to complete the Annapurna Circuit and Langtang treks. One day I hope to go a step further and climb Everest for real.⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Pumori #everestbasecamp #everestbasecamptrek #ebc #ebctrek #everest #nepal #nepal🇳🇵 #NepalNow #nepal8thwonder #mounteverest #mteverest #visitnepal #nepaltrekking #khumbu #Himalaya #Himalayas #gadventures #lpPathfinders #lonelyplanet

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Mount Khumbila rises 5,761m above us during the second day of our Everest Base Camp trek with @gadventures in Nepal.⠀⠀ ⠀ Khumbila roughly translates as "God of Khumbu" and is a deeply sacred mountain to the Sherpa people of the area. As such, climbing on Khumbila is strictly forbidden and it remains one of the world's unclimbed mountains. ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #everestbasecamp #everestbasecamptrek #ebc #ebctrek #everest #nepal #Khumbila #nepal🇳🇵 #NepalNow #nepal8thwonder #mounteverest #mteverest #visitnepal #nepaltrekking #khumbu #Himalaya #Himalayas #gadventures #lpPathfinders #lonelyplanet #explorenepalofficial

Mountain

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Prayer flags flap in the wind at the Everest memorial at Chukpi Lhara near the village of Pheriche. We stopped at the memorial during our Everest Base Camp trek with @gadventures. ⠀ ⠀ The memorial is dedicated to the hundreds of sherpas and climbers who have died on the mountain over the years. Despite its stunning location, the memorial is a sobering reminder of the dangers that accompany high-altitude climbing and trekking. ⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #everestbasecamp #everestbasecamptrek #ebc #ebctrek #everest #nepal #nepal🇳🇵 #NepalNow #nepal8thwonder #mounteverest #mteverest #visitnepal #nepaltrekking #khumbu #Himalaya #Himalayas #gadventures #lpPathfinders #lonelyplanet

Mountain range

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Walking among giants! Looking along the Imja Khola valley above the village of Dingboche (4,410m) during my Everest Base Camp trek with @gadventures in Nepal.⠀ ⠀ The valley is flanked by the impressive and imposing mountains of Taboche (6,495m), Cholatse (6,440m) and Ama Dablam (6,812m). We hiked up the valley slopes on an acclimatisation trek during one of our two days spent at the dramatically positioned Himalayan village. ⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #everestbasecamp #everestbasecamptrek #ebc #ebctrek #everest #nepal #nepal🇳🇵 #NepalNow #nepal8thwonder #mounteverest #mteverest #visitnepal #nepaltrekking #khumbu #Himalaya #Himalayas #gadventures #lpPathfinders #lonelyplanet

Mountain

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#Sossusvlei in #Namibia was one of those destinations that completely lived up to the image we had in our minds. Sossusvlei, and its iconic neighbour #Deadvlei, were every bit as sensational as I had hoped.⠀ ⠀ Vlei is Afrikaans for ‘marsh’, while ‘sossus’ is Nama for ‘no return’ or ‘dead end’. Needless to say, it is a harsh environment! ⠀ ⠀ We were visiting Deadvlei and Sossusvlei on a 17-day self-drive #safari through Namibia with @WildDogSafaris. ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #exploringnamibia #Namibia🇳🇦 #deadvleinamibia #Namibia #seenamibia #namibiadesert #namibiatravel #namibiatourism #dunes #travelnamibia #sharemynamibia #thisisnamibia #namibia_africa #lpPathfinders #rgphoto #BBCTravel #lonelyplanet

Natural landscape

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A zebra wanders past our car in @etoshanationalpark, #Namibia, during our self-drive safari with @WildDogSafaris.⠀ ⠀ No trip to Namibia is complete without a safari in Etosha National Park. The numbers speak for themselves. ⠀ ⠀ Etosha is home to 114 species of mammal, 340 bird, 110 reptile and 16 amphibian species, including over 20,000 zebras, 7,000 wildebeest, 5,000 giraffes, 2,500 elephants and 450 lions as well as leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, warthogs, jackals, ostriches and African wild dogs. Not to mention countless antelope such as oryx, impala and kudu. Phew!⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #etosha #gamedrive #bigfive #etoshanationalpark #etoshapark #etoshapan #travelnamibia #sharemynamibia #thisisnamibia #namibia_africa @gondwanalodges #africat #lpPathfinders #rgphoto #instanamibia #namibiamustdo #namibiagram #visitnamibia

Plain

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The morning sun takes its first peek around Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress in the central plains of Sri Lanka – no.1 on @lonelyplanet's #BestinTravel list of top countries to visit in 2019.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ One of the most dramatic sights in @destination_srilanka, the ruins of the iconic fortress, sit atop near-vertical walls that rise almost 200m (660ft) above the surrounding forests. The site was selected by King Kasyapa (477–495) to be his capital city. He built his palace on the top, carved from bedrock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. ⠀⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀⠀ #SoSriLanka #VisitSriLanka #Sigiriya #SigiriyaRock #sigiriyarockfortress #LionRock #srilanka #srilankadaily #srilankatravel #lka #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #srilankaecotourism #nakedplanet #wonderful_places #exploretocreate #liveoutdoors #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #lppathfinders @srilanka #srilankanheritage

Ecoregion

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Looking across the still waters of Lake Matheson during our tour of the South Island with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet.⠀⠀ ⠀ Our favourite hike on the South Island showcases New Zealand’s highest and second highest mountains. Aoraki / Mount Cook at 3,724m (12,218ft) and Mount Tasman at 3,497m (11,473ft) rise above the calm, reflective waters of Lake Matheson, creating one the most postcard-perfect views in all of New Zealand. ⠀ ⠀ Both peaks can be seen mirrored, from all angles, in the serene lake nestled amid lush and ancient forest.⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ #Aoraki #MountCook #mountcooknz #MountTasman #MtCook #SouthernAlps #Matheson #LakeMatheson #FranzJosef #foxglacier #mountcooknationalpark #southislandnewzealand #southisland #southislandnz #newzealand #NZMustDo #RealMiddleEarth #NZ #visitnewzealand #lpPathfinders #rgphoto #BBCTravel #lonelyplanet #getoutside #gadventures #wellhiked #takeahike

Mountain

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The To Sua Ocean Trench on the island of ‘Upolu in @samoatourism. ⠀ ⠀ This place feels magical. Two deep sinkholes with sheer rock walls and turquoise waters within. You can swim under arching rock connecting the two pools or float on your back looking up into the blue sky above. ⠀ ⠀ The pools are fed by an underwater trench which stems directly from the violent coastal shores a few meters away. ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #ToSuaOceanTrench #Upolu #BeautifulSamoa #Samoa #southpacific #paradise #islandlife #pacificocean #taro #islandhome #islandlove #myislandhome #islanddream #offthegrid #stayandwander #polynesia #polynesian

Ecoregion

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The seemingly petrified trees of Deadvlei pitched against the stark blue sky and orange sands of the Namib Desert in #Namibia. ⠀ ⠀ I've been desperate to photography Deadvlei for years. It's an eerie white clay pan surrounded by towering sand dunes and dotted with skeletal trees which are several hundred years old. We were visiting Deadvlei near Sossusvlei on a 17-day self-drive safari through Namibia with @WildDogSafaris. ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Deadvlei #Sossusvlei #NamibDesert #roadtrip #safari #exploringnamibia #deadvleinamibia #Namibia🇳🇦 #seenamibia #namibiadesert #namibiatravel #namibiatourism #africa #namibian #dunes

Natural landscape

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Our first glimpse of Taung Kalat, the surreal Buddhist monastery on Myanmar’s Mount Popa volcano.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Bathed in the light of the afternoon sun, the monastery looks both wondrous and absurd. The splash of golden stupas surrounded by sheer rock evoked fairytales and fortresses. Here is the perfect symbol of Myanmar: spiritual, remote, dramatic, unknown.⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #popa #mountpopatemple #PopaMountain #MountPopa #mountpoparesort #mountpopamonastery #TaungKalat #Myanmar #Burma #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #adventurethatislife #lpPathfinders #travelgram #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #monastery #sunset #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper

Ecoregion

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Watching the sun set and clouds cross the horizon above #Uluru in the @ausoutbacknt, arguably the most famous sight in all of Oceania. @australia's Red Centre has been named by @lonelyplanet as number 4 in its #BestinTravel regions of 2019. ⠀ ⠀ Travel writer Bill Bryson described Uluru as strangely familiar and we felt the same way. Here was the rock we had seen in movies, postcards and documentaries, a rock that symbolised past conflict and enduring pain, a rock held sacred by Australia’s indigenous people.⠀ ⠀ We watched it change colour for what felt like an age. Time well spent. ⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #Australia #seeaustralia #Uluru #exploreuluru #ayersrock #ulurukatatjutanationalpark #ulurusunrise #ulurusunset #visituluru #visitaustralia #northernterritory #visitnorthernterritory #ntaustralia #northernterritoryaustralia #katatjuta #alicesprings #therocktour #theoutback #outback #outbackaustralia #takeahike #travelawesome #lpPathfinders #exploreuluru #NTaustralia #redcentre @therocktournt

Natural landscape

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"It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to." – Bilbo Baggins⠀ ⠀ We couldn't resist popping by @hobbitontours during our trip to New Zealand, number five on @lonelyplanet's #BestinTravel countries of 2018.⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ #hobbitontours #kiaoranz #hobbiton #lordoftherings #thehobbit #shire #theshire #middleearth #tolkien #jrrtolkien #matamata #destinationnz #NewZealand #northisland #visitnewzealand #northislandnz #RealMiddleEarth #NZ #bestintravel #purenewzealand #nzmustdo #northislandnewzealand #letsgobacktoNZ #roadtrip #apollomotorhomeholidays #weloveroadtrips #lppathfinders

Natural landscape

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A highlight from our trip to @australia earlier in the year was visiting #Uluru in the @ausoutbacknt, arguably the most famous sight in all of Oceania.⠀ ⠀ We’d long wondered if Uluru would be worth the trip – it was ‘just a rock’ after all, but we were wrong. Uluru lives up to the hype. It looms long and heavy, and is unavoidably affecting. In walking around its base, one almost feels a presence: a formidable, sombre presence, as if Uluru were placed there by design and not just accident. It’s silly we know, but that is how we felt.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Australia #seeaustralia #Uluru #exploreuluru #ayersrock #ulurukatatjutanationalpark #ulurusunrise #ulurusunset #visituluru #visitaustralia #northernterritory #visitnorthernterritory #ntaustralia #northernterritoryaustralia #katatjuta #alicesprings #therocktour #theoutback #outback #outbackaustralia #takeahike #travelawesome #lpPathfinders #exploreuluru #NTaustralia #redcentre @therocktournt

Ecoregion

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Looking back across the still waters of Estany Llong, a picturesque picnic spot halfway along our hike in Aigüestortes and Lake Sant Maurici National Park in the @visitpirineus region of @catalunyaexperience. ⠀⠀ ⠀ It’s easy to see where the park gets its name – which roughly translates as ‘twisted waters and St. Maurice Lake’. Everywhere you look in this wild Pyrenean landscape, water greets your gaze. A slew of streams trickle down the mountainsides where they course into waterfalls that feed the park’s 200-plus lakes.⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀ #catalunyaexperience #visitpirineus #valldeboi #lleida #estanyllongaigüestortes #aiguestortes #aigüestortes #pnaiguestortes #parquenacionalaigüestortes #EstanyLlong #parcnacionalaigüestortes #BBCTravel #aiguestortesnationalpark #aigüestortesiestanydesantmaurici #catalunya #catalonia #wellhiked #takeahike #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #lppathfinders #igerslleida

Ecoregion

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This view from Aigüestortes and Lake Sant Maurici National Park in the @valldeboi area of the Catalan Pyrenees has a bit of everything we love: mountains, meadows, forests and lakes. ⠀ ⠀ We picked a perfect day for hiking across the stunning park during our mystery trip to the region with @visitpirineus, @catalunyaexperience and @outdooradventour.⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #catalunyaexperience #visitpirineus #valldeboi #onelspirineustoquenelcel #dondelospirineostocanelcielo #aiguestortes #aigüestortes #pnaiguestortes #parquenacionalaigüestortes #parcnacionalaigüestortes #aiguestortesnationalpark #aigüestortesiestanydesantmaurici #catalunya #catalonia #viewfromthetop #liveoutdoors #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #wellhiked #stayandwander #takeahike #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #lppathfinders

Mountain

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Looking across the Yamuna river towards the Taj Mahal at #sunset in Agra, @India, during my first visit in 2008.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I've visited India twice and still haven't scratched the surface of the vast country. My parents lived there in the 60s and 70s and it was their stories of life in India that first gave me the travel bug. ⠀ ⠀ What first inspired you to travel? ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #TajMahal #India #Agra #mytajmemory #IncredibleIndia #travelindia #agra #india #india_gram #Rajasthan #lifetimeexperience #indiapictures #lonelyplanetindia #lpPathfinders #india_gram #tajmahalpalace #tajmahalagra #yamunanagar #yamunariver #yamuna

Temple

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Dallol in #Ethiopia lies 116m (380ft) below sea level in the Danakil Depression and is part of the East African Rift where three continental plates are being torn apart. It's one of the weirdest landscapes we've ever seen! ⠀ ⠀ It’s here in the Danakil Depression that scientists discovered Lucy, the oldest and most complete hominid ever found. Lucy has endured extensive research and testing, but here at Dallol, one scarcely needs evidence of her existence. Standing amid this mystical primordia, it feels perfectly feasible that not only death, but life itself could rise from the depths of Dallol.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Dallol #Danakil #DanakilDepression #Afar #AfarRegion #adventurethatislife #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #travelawesome #passionpassport #danikaldesert #colorfulhotspring #hottestplace #hottestplaceonearth #extemeheat #travelawesome #optoutside #earthpix #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #lppathfinders

Ecoregion

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A postcard perfect view across Lake Matheson greets us on @purenewzealand's South Island during our tour of the island with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet. New Zealand's highest and second highest mountains – Aoraki / Mount Cook and Mount Tasman – can be seen rising above the still waters of Lake Matheson. Mount Tasman at 3,497m (11,473ft) is New Zealand's second highest mountain, while Aoraki / Mount Cook is its highest at 3,724m (12,218ft). -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Aoraki #MountCook #mountcooknz #MountTasman #MtCook #SouthernAlps #Matheson #LakeMatheson #foxglacier #mountcooknationalpark #southislandnewzealand #southisland #southislandnz #newzealand #NZMustDo #RealMiddleEarth #NZ #visitnewzealand #lppathfinders #gadventures #liveoutdoors #bestintravel #thegreatoutdoors #wellhiked #takeahike #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #ig_newzealand #newzealandguide

Ecoregion

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Approaching the summit of Galdhøpiggen in Jotunheimen National Park in Norway, the highest mountain in Norway and Scandinavia at 2,469m (8,100ft).⠀ ⠀⠀ Despite being Norway’s most popular national park, Jotunheimen is a largely undisturbed mountain area located to the northeast of Oslo. Covering an area of roughly 3,500 sq km, Jotunheimen has northern Europe’s highest concentration of mountains higher than 2,000 metres as well as waterfalls, rivers, lakes, glaciers and valleys.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀ #jotunheimen #Norway #welcometonature #galdhøpiggen #galdhopiggen #roof_of_Scandinavia #roof_of_norway #norway2day #galdhopiggen #norge #norway #visitnorway #Scandinavia#fjelltur #utno #Jotunheimen #jotunheimennationalpark #visitjotunheimen #nasjonalparkriket #nortrip #Mountainlovers #sognefjellsvegen #lppathfinders #wellhiked #stayandwander #takeahike #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #liveoutdoors #wildernessculture

Highland

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A bright and vivid patch of coral garden during a dive at Escape Reef in the Great Barrier Reef in @queensland, @australia.⠀ ⠀ Escape Reef is an outstanding dive site. It has two distinct sides: one ocean facing and one lagoon facing. The lagoon side is the more sheltered, making it ideal for diving.⠀ ⠀ Just out of reach from Port Douglas day boats, the reef is one of the least visited and most pristine in the area. A multitude of healthy and colourful coral are on display with minimal evidence of bleaching. ⠀ ⠀ We dived Escape Reef during our small-ship expedition with @CoralExpeditions.⠀⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #thisisqueensland #EscapeReef #RibbonReef #RibbonReef3 #seeaustralia #reef #oceanreef #GreatBarrierReef #gbrmarinepark #lovethereef #CoralExpeditions #CoralExpeditionsII #gbr #gbrmarinepark #snorkel #dive #ExploreTNQ #expeditions #smallshipcruising #snorkeling #lppathfinders #diving #underwaterphotography #scubadiving #scuba #ausge

Underwater

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Easter Island is one of the coolest places we've ever seen. No wonder @lonelyplanet named #Chile as number one on their #BestinTravel countries of 2018. ⠀ ⠀ It's is one of the most remote communities in the world. Its closest inhabited neighbour is Pitcairn, 2,000km to the west while the nearest continental land lies in Chile at a distance of 3,700km (2,300mi). In short, it’s not a short hop.⠀ ⠀ And so the question one must ask is: are the Easter Island statues worth the slog? Are these great hunks of rock worth the expense of a long voyage?⠀ ⠀ Having spent five days on the heart-stoppingly beautiful island, we can answer with a resounding yes.⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ #EasterIsland #RapaNui #IsladePascua #moai #roamtheplanet #stayandwander #travelawesome #optoutside #earthpix #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #travelawesome #lpPathfinders #adventureculture #traveldeeper

Ecoregion

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The rugged rock stacks of the iconic Twelve Apostles along Australia's famous Great Ocean Road.⠀ ⠀ The rock stacks rise majestically from the stormy Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic windswept coastline. The day before we'd visited the site beneath dark stormy clouds so were pleased to return the following morning under clearer skies and sunshine. ⠀ ⠀ We were driving the @greatoceanroad in #Victoria with @hertzaustralia.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #gor #seegor #twelveapostles #12apostles #portcampbell #shipwreckcoast #greatoceanroad #VictoriaAustralia #seevictoria #visitvictoria #theoutbound #PortCampbellNationalPark #ocean #oz #roadtrip #roadtripaustralia #roadtripping #driveaustralia #wonderful_places #oceanlovers #apostles #seeaustralia #lppathfinders #ausgeo #lonelyplanet

Beach

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The snaking Colorado River glints emerald green as it snacks its way though the limestone rock walls in Arizona, USA. ⠀ ⠀ We spent the morning hiking Spencer Trail, a steep, winding route that climbs up from the historic Lee’s Ferry area. The trail switches back repeatedly as it slowly rises 475m (1,560ft) to the rocky plateau at the summit.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #LeesFerry #ColoradoRiver #GrandCanyon #NationalPark #grandcanyonnationalpark #USA #arizona #usanature #bestofusa #bestofarizona #exploringusa #grandview #grandfeeling #grandtravel #grandnature #breathtakingview #gratefultobehere #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #wellhiked #takeahike #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #wildernessculture #lppathfinders

Mountain

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A striking view from a clearing in the forest on the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. We were hiking the trail as part of our tour of New Zealand's South Island with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet.⠀ ⠀ The Abel Tasman Coastal Track is peppered with vistas such as this along its 60km of oceanside trail. The trail is set in the Abel Tasman National Park, named after Dutch seafarer Abel Janszoon Tasman. He was the first known European to reach New Zealand during his voyage of 1642. ⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #abeltasman #abeltasmannationalpark #abeltasmancoasttrack #greatwalksnz #newzealand #purenewzealand #nzmustdo #nelsontasman #lovemotueka #southislandnewzealand #southisland #southislandnz #RealMiddleEarth #NZ #visitnewzealand #lppathfinders #gadventures #liveoutdoors #bestintravel #thegreatoutdoors #wellhiked #takeahike #EpicHikes #EpicHikesoftheWorld #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #ig_newzealand #lonelyplanet

Ecoregion

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Looking across the still waters of Lake Matheson at New Zealand's highest and second highest mountains, Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, during our tour of the South Island with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet.⠀ ⠀ The gentle hike around Lake Matheson boasts some of the most serene vistas we've ever seen with the Southern Alps majestically reflected in the tranquil waters of the lake. ⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #Aoraki #MountCook #mountcooknz #MountTasman #MtCook #SouthernAlps #Matheson #LakeMatheson #FranzJosef #foxglacier #mountcooknationalpark #southislandnewzealand #southisland #southislandnz #newzealand #NZMustDo #RealMiddleEarth #NZ #visitnewzealand #lppathfinders #gadventures #liveoutdoors #bestintravel #thegreatoutdoors #wellhiked #takeahike #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #ig_newzealand #purenewzealand

Ecoregion

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Looking across the Yamuna river towards the Taj Mahal at #sunset in Agra, India during my first visit in 2008.⠀ ⠀ I've visited India twice and still haven't even scratched the surface of the vast country. My parents lived there in the 60s and 70s and it was their stories of life in India that first gave me the travel bug. What first inspired you to travel? ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #TajMahal #India #Agra #mytajmemory #IncredibleIndia #travelindia #agra #india #india_gram #Rajasthan #lifetimeexperience #indiapictures #lonelyplanetindia #lpPathfinders #india_gram #tajmahalpalace #tajmahalagra #yamunanagar #yamunariver #yamuna

Architecture

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A moai looms large at the quarry site of Rano Raraku, perhaps the most iconic view on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in #Chile – number one on @lonelyplanet's #BestinTravel countries of 2018. ⠀ ⠀⠀ It is here where the moai statues were carved and is probably the most important site on Easter Island. There are dozens of incomplete and standing moai, as featured in some of the most famous images of Easter Island. ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #EasterIsland #RapaNui #IsladePascua #moai #roamtheplanet #stayandwander #travelawesome #optoutside #earthpix #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #travelawesome #lpPathfinders #adventureculture #traveldeeper

Natural landscape

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The cruciform roof of the rock-hewn church of Bet Giyorgis (St George) in Lalibela, #Ethiopia. ⠀ ⠀ The churches of Lalibela have no bricks, no blocks and no evidence of joints. Instead, they are carved out of single solid chunks of pink volcanic rock. The 13th-century labourers would initially dig down into an outcrop, carving a trench around a single giant block of rock, and then hew the church from that monolith.⠀ ⠀ Legend has it that the thousands of labourers who toiled on Lalibela’s “New Jerusalem” by day were matched by angels who continued the work by night.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Lalibela #rockhewn #cruciform #church #amazingafrica #visitethiopia #africa #ethiopian #everydayethiopia #everydayafrica #Abyssinia #exploretocreate #ethiopianchurch #beautifuldestinations#Ethiopianadventure #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #lpfanphoto #lpPathfinders

Landscape

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Tracking a dark-capped parrotfish across a beautiful coral garden at Escape Reef in the Great Barrier Reef in @queensland, @australia. The GBR is made of over 900 Islands and 2,900 coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc!⠀⠀ ⠀ Escape Reef was just one of several incredible reefs we explored during our small-ship expedition with @CoralExpeditions.⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #thisisqueensland #EscapeReef #RibbonReef #RibbonReef3 #seeaustralia #reef #oceanreef #GreatBarrierReef #gbrmarinepark #lovethereef #CoralExpeditions #CoralExpeditionsII #gbr #gbrmarinepark #snorkel #dive #ExploreTNQ #expeditions #smallshipcruising #snorkeling #lppathfinders #diving #underwaterphotography #scubadiving #scuba #ausge

Underwater

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The iconic and striking Uluru (previously Ayers Rock) at its finest during #sunset in the Northern Territory in Australia. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The giant sandstone rock formation is located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, 335km (208mi) southwest of the nearest large town, Alice Springs. We hiked around the base of Uluru – a circumference of 9.4km – before watching the sunset when the red rock turns a crimson pink and makes for a stunning and peaceful experience.⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #Australia #seeaustralia #Uluru #ayersrock #ulurukatatjutanationalpark #ulurusunset #visituluru #visitaustralia #northernterritory #visitnorthernterritory #ntaustralia #katatjuta #alicesprings #therocktour #theoutback #outback #outbackaustralia #lppathfinders #wellhiked #stayandwander #takeahike #travelawesome #lpPathfinders #GreyhoundAustralia #exploreuluru @AusOutbackNT #NTaustralia #redcentre

Highland

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The startling and ornate lionfish we spotted during an early morning dive at Steve's Bommie in the Great Barrier Reef.⠀ ⠀ Steve’s Bommie is an incredible dive site located at Ribbon Reef No.3 in the GBR. This lionfish was just one fine example of the magnificent marine life we observed during the dive. ⠀ ⠀ In fact, it was one of our favourite dives ever and just one of the awesome dive sites we explored during our small-ship expedition with @CoralExpeditions. ⠀⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #thisisqueensland #StevesBommie #bommie #lionfish #RibbonReef #RibbonReef3 #seeaustralia #reef #oceanreef @Australia @queensland #GreatBarrierReef #gbrmarinepark #lovethereef #CoralExpeditions #CoralExpeditionsII #gbr #gbrmarinepark #snorkel #dive #ExploreTNQ #expeditions #smallshipcruising #snorkeling #lppathfinders #diving #underwaterphotography #scubadiving #scuba #ausge

Underwater

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We met this handsome Green Sea Turtle while snorkeling off Fitzroy Island in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. ⠀ ⠀ Fitzroy is a pretty tropical island sheltered within the calm waters of the southern Great Barrier Reef. The GBR is home to six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle. Just up from the beach is the @cairnsturtlerehab – a non-profit voluntary organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles. We visited and met the turtles they care for, before finding this one in the wild. ⠀ ⠀ We're exploring the Great Barrier Reef on a small-ship expedition with @coralexpeditions. ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #greenseaturtle #seaturtle #turtle #seeaustralia #aloha #watertherapy #reef #oceanreef #thisisqueensland @Australia @queensland #GreatBarrierReef #gbrmarinepark #lovethereef #CoralExpeditions #CoralExpeditionsII #gbr #gbrmarinepark #snorkel #dive #ExploreTNQ #expeditions #smallshipcruising #snorkeling #lppathfinders #ausgeo

Underwater

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The Gog and Magog offshore stacks viewed from the beach at Gibson Steps on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. ⠀ ⠀ Although not considered part of the nearby 12 Apostles, the sheer scale of natural sculpting evident at the Gog and Magog is every bit as impressive.⠀ ⠀ Gog and Magog are the local names given to the two stacks that can be viewed from the viewing platform and beach at the bottom of the steps – as long as the Southern Ocean permits it that is!⠀ ⠀ We were driving the @greatoceanroad in #Victoria with @hertzaustralia.⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #gibsonsteps #gibsonstepsbeach #gor #seegor #twelveapostles #12apostles #greatoceanroadtrip #portcampbell #shipwreckcoast #greatoceanroad #VictoriaAustralia #seevictoria #visitvictoria #theoutbound #PortCampbellNationalPark #ocean #oz #roadtrip #roadtripaustralia #roadtripping #driveaustralia #wonderful_places #oceanlovers #apostles #seeaustralia #lppathfinders #ausgeo

Beach

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The rugged rock stacks of the iconic Twelve Apostles along Australia's famous Great Ocean Road just before #sunset.⠀ ⠀ The rock stacks rise majestically from the stormy Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic windswept coastline. We arrived late in the day beneath dark clouds but the sun was strong enough to periodically break through the cloud cover and illuminate the brilliant sandy yellow apostles.⠀ ⠀ We're driving the @greatoceanroad in #Victoria with @hertzaustralia, before heading onto #Melbourne and #Sydney.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #gor #seegor #twelveapostles #12apostles #portcampbell #shipwreckcoast #greatoceanroad #VictoriaAustralia #seevictoria #visitvictoria #theoutbound #PortCampbellNationalPark #ocean #oz #roadtrip #roadtripaustralia #roadtripping #driveaustralia #wonderful_places #oceanlovers #apostles #seeaustralia #lppathfinders #ausgeo

Beach

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The Cape du Couedic Lighthouse stands guard over the southwest coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia.⠀ ⠀ Deep in Flinders Chase National Park it stood since 1909 as the treacherous waters surrounding the cape have claimed three shipwrecks and 79 lives over the years. The lighthouse however, has saved countless more. ⠀ ⠀ We're visiting the island with @hertzaustralia, before heading back to the mainland and driving the @greatoceanroad and then onto #Melbourne and #Sydney. ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ @sealinkki @authentickangarooisland #KangarooIsland #capeducouediclighthouse #capeducouedic #FlindersChase #FlindersChaseNationalPark #SeeSouthAustralia #SouthAustralia #SeaLinkKI #SeeAustralia #visitaustralia #Australia #authenticKI #lighthouse #wildlifephotography #Adelaide #australiansummer #australianstyle #oceanair #KI #roadtrip #roadtripaustralia #roadtripping #driveaustralia #wonderful_places #exploretocreate #watchthisinstagood #lppathfinders #ausgeo

Lighthouse

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The iconic and striking Uluru (previously Ayers Rock) rises as if from nowhere in the middle of the Northern Territory in Australia. ⠀ ⠀ The giant sandstone rock formation is located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, 335km (208mi) southwest of the nearest large town, Alice Springs. This is our first photo from our Australian odyssey. We'll be exploring the country with @greyhoundaustralia for another two weeks exploring some of its finest landscapes and wildlife. There'll be more of this to come. ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Australia #seeaustralia #Uluru #ayersrock #ulurukatatjutanationalpark #ulurusunset #visituluru #visitaustralia #northernterritory #visitnorthernterritory #ntaustralia #katatjuta #greyhoundaustralia #greyhoundbus #alicesprings #therocktour #theoutback #outback #outbackaustralia #lppathfinders #ausgeo

Highland

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The incredible view from the escarpment at the peak of Inatye at 4,070m (13,350ft) in Simien Mountains National Park in #Ethiopia.⠀ ⠀ Carved by massive erosion over millions of years, the park is a vast cauldron of jagged peaks, plunging gorges and sharp precipices. The highest of which is Inatye dropping some 1,500m (4,920ft) to the valley floor.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Ethiopia #simienecotours #EthiopiaTravel #LandOfOrigins #VisitEthiopia #BeautifulEthiopia #simien #simienmountains #simienmountainsnationalpark #amazingafrica #visitethiopia #eastafrica #africa #ethiopian #ethiopiamountains #everydayethiopia #everydayafrica #Outdoorblog #Outdoorblogger #adventurethatislife #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #travelawesome #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #lpfanphoto #lppathfinders @lonelyplanetmags

Highland

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The world’s longest-existing lava lake, Erta Ale volcano in #Ethiopia. ⠀ ⠀ It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and was everything we envisioned: livid, fearsome, incandescent. The lava blistered and erupted, and made us screech in wonder.⠀ ⠀ The lava on Erta Ale is not concentrated in a single vent; it oozes, flows and erupts across a vast amount of space. We spent an age watching it, filming it, committing it indelibly to memory. ⠀ ⠀ After an hour, Erta Ale smoked over – appropriate given its name: “smoking mountain” in the local Afar language. Satisfied that the risk, effort and expense of reaching the rim had paid off, we packed up our equipment and returned to camp.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #ErtaAle #ErtaAlevolcano #volcano #Danakil #DanakilDepression #Afar #AfarRegion #volcanoes #lava #africa #sunrise #rift #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #travelawesome #danikaldesert #hottestplace #hottestplaceonearth #extemeheat #optoutside #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors

Ecoregion

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The twin peaks of Mount Elbrus stand as watchtowers rising nearly 1,000m above the encircling peaks of the surrounding Caucasus range.⠀ ⠀ Climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia has been on my mountain bucket list since I climbed Kilimanjaro back in 2010. In August of this year I finally crossed it off with the help of @klub_7_vershin. At 5,642m (18,510ft) it is Europe’s highest mountain and one of the seven summits – coveted by mountaineers who want to reach the highest point on every continent.⠀ ⠀ A huge thank you to @SalomonSports and @ellis_brigham who helped me with my greatest achievement of the year. Happy Christmas everybody! #TimeToPlay #livebreatheexplore⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ #elbrus #elbrusexpedition #elbrus2017 #mtelbrus #mountelbrus #Russia #mountains #mountain #Caucasus #caucasusmountains #baksan #summit #7_summits #7summits #mountaineering #adventureawaits #adventureculture #getoutstayout #adventurepic #theoutbound #stayandwander #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #adventurethatislife #lppostcardsfrozen

Highland

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A striking #sunset over the salt flats of Lake Karum (aka Lake Asale) in the Afar Region of Ethiopia. ⠀ ⠀ Lake Karum lies -120 m (-394ft) below sea level in the Danakil Depression – one of the most inhospitable places on Earth. It is part of the East African Rift where three continental plates are being slowly torn apart.⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #LakeAsale #Asale #LakeKarum #Karum #Dallol #Danakil #DanakilDepression #Afar #AfarRegion #adventurethatislife #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #travelawesome #danikaldesert #hottestplace #hottestplaceonearth #extemeheat #optoutside #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #lpfanphoto #lppathfinders @lonelyplanetmags

Natural landscape

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An #Ethiopian wolf – the only wolf species to exist in #Africa – stares us down in the Simien Mountains National Park in northern #Ethiopia 🇪🇹⠀ ⠀ We were fortunate enough to spot two wolves on the last day of our trek in the Simien Mountains. Considering Ethiopian wolves number fewer than 500 in the wild, only around 70 in the Simiens, and have the unfortunate title of the most threatened canid in the world, this really was something special! ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Ethiopianwolf #Ethiopianwildlife #simienmountains⠀ #simienmountainsnationalpark #amazingafrica #visitethiopia #ethiopiamountains #everydayethiopia #everydayafrica #Habesha #Abyssinian #Abyssinia #exploretocreate #Ethiopianadventure #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #openworld_ethiopia #hiking #hikeethiopia #trekethiopia #lpfanphoto @lonelyplanetmags #lppathfinders

Ecoregion

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The striking Tigrayan landscape of northern #Ethiopia is some of the most beautiful in the country. ⠀ ⠀ We spent three days hiking to the rock-hewn churches in the Gheralta region of Tigray where churches and monasteries are carved from the cliff faces, built into pre-existing caves or constructed atop some inconceivable position high in the mountains.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #tigray #tigraychurches #amazingafrica #visitethiopia #africa #ethiopian #ethiopiamountains #everydayethiopia #everydayafrica #Habesha #Abyssinian #Abyssinia #exploretocreate #maryamkorkor #rockhewn #abunayemataguh #ethiopianchurch #beautifuldestinations #bestintravel ⠀ #Ethiopianadventure #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #lpfanphoto @lonelyplanetmags #lppathfinders

Mountain

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A caravan of camels makes its way across the salt flats of Lake Asale during sunset in the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia.⠀ ⠀ The salt lake, at -130m (-430ft) below sea level, is where the Afar people of eastern Ethiopia carve out a hard and raw existence. This is, after all, the hottest place on Earth, with a year-round average temperature of 34.4C (93.2 F).⠀ ⠀ Salt is crucial to the nomadic Afar people. They cut slabs of it from the vast salt flats and transport it to the market in Mekele on the backs of camels and donkeys. It is about a week's walk away across one of the world’s harshest landscapes.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #LakeAsale #Asale #sunset #Dallol #Danakil #DanakilDepression #Afar #AfarRegion #adventurethatislife #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #travelawesome #danikaldesert #hottestplace #hottestplaceonearth #extemeheat #optoutside #earthpix #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #lpfanphoto #lppathfinders @lonelyplanetmags

Lake

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This surreal landscape of Dallol in the Afar region of Ethiopia is home to hottest inhabited place on Earth.⠀ ⠀ In another part of the world in another time Dallol may well have been a far more popular tourism destination than it is, considering it boasted an average daily maximum temperature of 41.1 °C (106.0 °F) between 1960 to 1966. ⠀ ⠀ We've just got back from visiting the Danakil Depression, where Dallol is located, at -130m (-430ft) below sea level. This was just one of the raw landscapes we encountered in one of the most inhospitable parts of the world, here in Ethiopia. - - - - - - - #Dallol #Danakil #DanakilDepression #Afar #AfarRegion #adventurethatislife #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #travelawesome #passionpassport #danikaldesert #colorfulhotspring #hottestplace #hottestplaceonearth #extemeheat #travelawesome #optoutside #earthpix #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #lpfanphoto @lonelyplanetmags #lppathfinders

Ecoregion

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People offer their prayers at the Ruwanweliseya Dagoba in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.⠀ ⠀ Ruwanweliseya is one of the oldest structures in Anuradhapura (albeit rigorously restored in recent years). The ancient city of Anuradhapura has a long and illustrious past. Established in 4th century BC, it is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals and was the center of Theravada Buddhism for centuries.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Today, Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spread over an area of 40 sq km (15 sq mi). We saw the sprawling ancient city in a day by hiring bicycles to get around. ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #Anuradhapura #SriLanka #lka #ruins #cycling #Sri_Lanka #photo #VisitSriLanka #Ruwanwelisaya #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #srilankaecotourism #Abhayagiri #Dagaba #stupa #pagoda #lpPathfinders #lpfanphoto @lonelyplanetmags #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper

Architecture

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Just one of the incredible and bizarre rock formations in Sword Valley (Kiliçlar Vadisi) in Cappadocia, Turkey.⠀ ⠀ A bizarre and spectacular landscape largely sculpted by erosion, Göreme National Park in Turkey's Cappadocia region, is littered with troglodyte dwellings and subterranean towns – the remains of a human habitat dating back to the 4th century.⠀ ⠀ This was taken on a short and sweet hike through Sword Valley (Kiliçlar Vadisi). ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Cappadocia #Turkey #kapadokya #goreme #Nevşehir #hotairballoon #Uçhisar #ürgüp #cavehotel #balayı #kale #Göreme #zelve #avanos #haftasonu #Vadisi #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife #lppathfinders

Ecoregion

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A mist descends on the Baksan River in the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia near the border with Georgia.⠀ ⠀ I was in the region to climb Mount Elbrus with @klub_7_vershin. Elbrus, at 5,642m (18,510ft), is Europe’s highest mountain and one of the seven summits – coveted by mountaineers who want to reach the highest point on every continent. ⠀ ⠀ This was taken on the first evening before we approached the mountain. Eight days later we arrived at the summit of the highest point in Europe. But that's for another photo!⠀ ⠀ A huge thank you to @SalomonSports and @ellis_brigham who helped get me to the top! #TimeToPlay #livebreatheexplore⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ #elbrus #elbrusexpedition #elbrus2017 #mtelbrus #mountelbrus #Russia #mountains #mountain #Caucasus #caucasusmountains #baksan #summit #7_summits #7summits #mountaineering #adventureawaits #adventureculture #getoutstayout #adventurepic #theoutbound #stayandwander #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #adventurethatislife

Ecoregion

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Monkeys cool themselves in the shade of fig trees in front of the Ruwanweliseya Dagoba in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.⠀ ⠀ Ruwanweliseya is one of the oldest structures in Anuradhapura (albeit rigorously restored in recent years). The ancient city of Anuradhapura has a long and illustrious past. Established in 4th century BC, it is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals and was the center of Theravada Buddhism for centuries.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Today, Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spread over an area of 40 sq km (15 sq mi). We saw the sprawling ancient city in a day by hiring bicycles to get around. ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #Anuradhapura #SriLanka #lka #ruins #cycling #Sri_Lanka #photo #VisitSriLanka #Ruwanwelisaya #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #srilankaecotourism #Abhayagiri #Dagaba #stupa #pagoda #lpPathfinders #lpfanphoto @lonelyplanetmags #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper

Architecture

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One of our first views across of Bagan in #Myanmar – the world’s largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins. ⠀ ⠀ Founded in the second century AD, the kingdom of Bagan once had over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries, all constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries. ⠀ ⠀ As it’s located in an active earthquake zone, Bagan has suffered many earthquakes over the ages, the most recent of which in 2016 destroyed over 400 buildings and damaged hundreds more. Today, the remains of ‘only’ 2,000 temples and pagodas can still be seen, many of which are undergoing repairs and restoration.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Bagan #Burma #Mandalay #mystic #temples #pagoda #stupa #travelgram #instatravel #adventure #tranquility #Burmese #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #ic_adventures #global_hotshotz #lpPathfinders #passionpassport #worldtravelbook #exploretocreate #theoutbound

Pagoda

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The great Caucasus Mountains rise above the fertile Baksan Valley in the Elbrus region of Russia. ⠀ ⠀ I was on an acclimatisation hike to Cheget Peak at 3,601m (11,815ft) before my summit of Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe at 5,642m (18,510ft), with @klub_7_vershin. The village of Terskol below is the perfect base to start an expedition to Elbrus with easy access to the mountain range. ⠀ ⠀ Huge thank you to @SalomonSports and @ellis_brigham who helped get me to the top! #TimeToPlay #livebreatheexplore⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #elbrus #elbrusexpedition #elbrus2017 #mtelbrus #mountelbrus #Russia #mountains #mountain #Caucasus #caucasusmountains #baksan #summit #7_summits #7summits #mountaineering #adventureawaits #adventureculture #getoutstayout #adventurepic #theoutbound #stayandwander #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #adventurethatislife

Mountain

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Jagged rock cliffs carve through the sky in Zion National Park in Utah, USA.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We'd spent a couple of days exploring Grand Canyon National Park and were enjoying our final meal at our lodge when we got chatting to another group of hikers. They suggested adapting our route to take in Zion National Park. “It’s like a red Yosemite in the desert,” they told us. “You’ll love it.”⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ And we did! The massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red soar dramatically into the sky. We chose to explore three short hikes: the Weeping Rock Trail, the Upper Emerald Pool Trail and part of the Riverside Walk. ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #zionnationalpark #Utah #Zion #hiking #nps #angelslanding #nationalparks #nature #roadtrip #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife #adventureawaits #adventureculture #liveoutdoors #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #wellhiked #stayandwander #takeahike

Ecoregion

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The magnificent moai 🗿 statues lined up at Ahu Tongariki catch the soft afternoon light just before #sunset on Easter Island in Chile. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ At Ahu Tongariki, 15 grandiose statues stand to attention creating the postcard picture we’ve all seen bedecked on the covers of National Geographic and documentaries on the Discovery Channel. Set against a brilliant blue sky or crimson sunset, Tongariki is probably the most breathtaking site on the island. We were so impressed we visited the site twice. ⠀⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #EasterIsland #RapaNui #IsladePascua #Chile #moai #science #Easter #adventure #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife #global_hotshotz #lpfanphoto #passionpassport #worldtravelbook #exploretocreate #theoutbound

Plain

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Thick fog and cloud clears briefly to reveal the peak of Huayna Picchu towering above the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru. ⠀ ⠀ Having been at the sacred site for several hours we were worried we would never see the iconic pyramid that dominates one of the most recognisable landscapes in the world. Luckily the mists began to clear as the breeze picked up. This was our first comprehensive view of the ruins in all their glory.⠀ ⠀ The peak of Huayna Picchu is 2,720m (8,920ft) above sea level, or about 360 metres (1,180ft) higher than Machu Picchu. The name Huayna Picchu is Quechua for 'young pyramid'. ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #MachuPicchu #Peru #Cusco #TravelBoldly #Perú #SouthAmerica #Lima #IncaTrail #hiking #salkantaytrek #salkantay #salkantaytrail⠀ #salkantaytrekking #salkantaypass #hikingadventures #getoutstayout ⠀ #wildernessculture #adventurepic #theoutbound #adventureculture #roamtheplanet #wellhiked #stayandwander #takeahike

Highland

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Looking up at the beautiful twin peaks of Mt Elbrus in Russia – the highest mountain in Europe at 5,642m (18,510ft).⠀ ⠀ I climbed Mt Elbrus with @klub_7_vershin this summer, completing my second of the seven summits – the highest mountain on every continent. It took around eight days – including transfers and acclimatisation treks – to climb. ⠀ ⠀ Not everyday was a beautiful and clear as this. In fact, our summit day started and ended with complete whiteouts! Luckily, the weather cleared for the final summit approach. Roll on Aconcagua in South America!⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #elbrus #elbrusexpedition #elbrus2017 #mtelbrus #mountelbrus #Russia #mountains #mountain #Caucasus #snow #summit #7_summits #7summits #mountaineering #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper #getoutstayout #adventurepic #theoutbound #adventureculture #wellhiked #stayandwander #livebreatheexplore #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #timetoplay #adventurethatislife #lppostcardsfrozen

Glacial landform

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Looking across the still and serene Inle Lake at #sunset from the Nga Hpe Kyaung Monastery, #Myanmar.⠀ ⠀ The ‘Jumping Cat Monastery’ is famous for the cats once trained to jump through hoops. Any cats there now are not so much jumping as they are lazing. Still, the final stop on our Inle Lake boat tour was well worth a pause. The echoing main chamber of the monastery maintains a softly sedate mood, perfect for pause and reflection. ⠀ ⠀ And with views like this outside the monastery it's hard not to submit to a dash of the Buddhist spiritualism that permeates Myanmar.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #nyaungshwe #boat #Asia #inle #Burma #inlelake #travelgram #wanderlust #ic_adventures #global_hotshotz #lpfanphoto #passionpassport #worldtravelbook #exploretocreate #theoutbound⠀ #lpPathfinders #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper #stayandwander #travelawesome #optoutside #getoutstayout

Natural landscape

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Normandy’s fantastical and fairytale Mont Saint-Michel illuminated at night.⠀ ⠀ When it comes to French architecture, there are myriad contenders for the throne. The most notable is the Eiffel Tower, a world-famous symbol of Gallic ingenuity. Then there’s the Louvre, possibly the most famous museum in the world. After that we have the Notre Dame and, in any chosen order, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre Coeur, Palace de Versailles and the Pantheon.⠀ ⠀ Less famous but more impressive is Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy’s abbey on a rock in a bay. If you do visit, make sure you explore after dark – inside and outside its walls. ⠀ ⠀ We visited @mont_stmichel in April this year with @brittanyferries.⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀ #MontSaintMichel #Normandie #France #MagnifiqueFrance #Manche #Normandy #Castle #Bretagne #BeautifulFrance #lpPathfinders #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper #hikingadventures ⠀⠀ #wellhiked #stayandwander #takeahike #travelawesome #optoutside #getoutstayout #ic_adventures #global_hotshotz #lpfanphoto

Landscape

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A marine iguana works its way across the sand on the island of San Cristobal in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. ⠀ ⠀ The great thing about San Cristóbal is that there are so many sights within walking distance of the main town, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Whether on land or at sea, above or below water, the wildlife of the Galápagos Islands ranges from grand and frightening to downright cute and cuddly. Where does this guy fit in? ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Galápagos #Ecuador #AllYouNeedIsEcuador #SanCristóbal #GalápagosIslands #MarineSanctuary #nature #aquarium #sealife #animals #naturalbeauty #galapagosislands #island #earthpix #ocean #sanctuary #welcometonature #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #travelawesome #passionpassport

Landscape

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Colourful prayer flags and the brilliant white of the Ruwanweliseya Dagoba against an almost cloudless sky in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. ⠀ ⠀ Ruwanweliseya is one of the oldest structures in Anuradhapura (albeit rigorously restored in recent years). The ancient city of Anuradhapura has a long and illustrious past. Established in 4th century BC, it is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals and was the center of Theravada Buddhism for centuries.⠀ ⠀ Today, Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spread over an area of 40 sq km (15 sq mi). We saw the sprawling ancient city in a day by hiring bicycles to get around. ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Anuradhapura #SriLanka #lka #ruins #travel #Sri_Lanka #photo #VisitSriLanka #Ruwanwelisaya #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #srilankaecotourism #Abhayagiri #Dagaba #stupa #pagoda #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #BBCTravel #lpfanphoto

Temple

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The incredible view from Sri Pada (Sacred Footprint) AKA Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka during our #sunrise pilgrimage to the summit. ⠀⠀ ⠀ After hiking the 5,500 steps to the summit we were a bit early for the sunrise. Sunrise was at 6am and as shoes aren’t allowed on the final platform, we chose to wait beneath it for a while. When the time came, we weren't disappointed!⠀ ⠀ We spent an hour at the top and headed down at 7am, taking care to descend the way we ascended. The descent was hard on the knees but far quicker than the climb up (we did it in 1hr 30m compared with 2hr 45m up).⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #lpfanphoto #adamspeak #WonderOfAsia #voyage #tree #pilgrimage #SriLanka #lka #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #beach #srilankaecotourism #sunset #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper #hikingadventures #wildernessculture #adventurepic #theoutbound #adventureculture #roamtheplanet #wellhiked #stayandwander

Ecoregion

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Kia wanted to take this "little" fella home with her – and who can blame her? ⠀ ⠀ We spotted this calf and her mother strolling around the grounds of Udawalawe National Park almost as soon as we started our first game drive. If you’ve seen a baby elephant, you’ll know that there really are few things cuter. ⠀ ⠀ For elephant-watching alone, Udawalawe is arguably better than many of the more famous East African national parks. There are believed to be over 250 permanently resident elephants in the park. They are relatively easy to spot thanks to the open savannah-esque grassland that defines the park, compared with the denser jungle in nearby Yala National Park.⠀⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #udawalawe #SriLanka #elephant #wild #udawalawenationalpark #srilankaecotourism #lppathfinders #travelgram #wanderlust #nature #instatravel #adventure #safari #wildlife #lka #Lanka #ceylon #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife

Natural landscape

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The 15 moai 🗿 lined up at the ceremonial platform of Ahu Tongariki catch the soft afternoon light just before #sunset on Easter Island in Chile. ⠀ ⠀ At Ahu Tongariki, 15 imposing statues stand to attention creating the postcard picture we’ve all seen on National Geographic covers and Discovery Channel documentaries. Set against a brilliant blue sky or crimson sunset, Tongariki is probably the most breathtaking site on the island.⠀ - - - - - - #EasterIsland #RapaNui #IsladePascua #Chile #moai #science #Easter #adventure #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife

Plain

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Looking out across the Grand Canyon near the Yavapai Geology Museum in Arizona, USA.⠀ ⠀ We walked the 21km (13mi) Rim Trail From Yavapai, stopping off at lookout points such as Maricopa Point and Hopi Point, finishing at Hermit’s Rest. The trail is mostly flat and at an elevation change of 60m is relatively easy but if you tire, you can jump on and off the free shuttle buses that run its length in both directions. -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Yavapai #viewpoint #GrandCanyon #Arizona #travel #USA #NationalPark #photography #nature #grandcanyonnationalpark #roadtrip #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #wildernessculture #adventurepic #theoutbound #adventureculture #wellhiked #takeahike #optoutside #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors

Mountain

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An incredible rock formation pitched against a brilliant blue sky in Zion National Park in Utah, USA.⠀ ⠀ We had spent a couple of days exploring Grand Canyon National Park and were enjoying our final meal at our lodge when we got chatting to another group of hikers. They suggested adapting our route to take in Zion National Park. “It’s like a red Yosemite in the desert,” they told us. “You’ll love it.”⠀ ⠀ And we did! The massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red soar dramatically into the sky. We chose to explore three short hikes: the Weeping Rock Trail, the Upper Emerald Pool Trail and part of the Riverside Walk. The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive winds its way through most of the park connecting the trailheads, vista points and other services.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #zionnationalpark #Utah #Zion #hiking #nps #angelslanding #nationalparks #nature #roadtrip #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife #adventureawaits #adventureculture #liveoutdoors #hikingadventures #getoutstayout #wellhiked #stayandwander #takeahike

Ecoregion

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A setting sun lingers over the iconic stupas of the ancient city of Bagan in Myanmar.⠀⠀ ⠀ Sprawling across an area of 26 square miles, Bagan is the world's largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins. We arrived after cycling 60km from Mount Popa on a cycle tour with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet. We were feeling somewhat templed out but our first view of Bagan had us eager to explore once more. ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #liveoutdoors #awesomepix #ourlonelyplanet #travelawesome #passionpassport #lpPathfinders #Bagan #Myanmar #Burma #Mandalay #light #mystic #temples #pagoda #stupa #travelgram #wanderlust #instatravel #adventure #tranquility #Burmese #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife⠀

Ecoregion

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An idyllic scene at Zion National Park in Utah, USA. What's your favourite national park in the US?⠀ ⠀ We loved Zion. The massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red soar dramatically into the sky. As you emerge from the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel you’re greeted with rolling plateaus that gently undulate before the juniper-clad slopes and sandstone canyons quickly pitch wildly upwards of 2,600 meters (8,530ft), never dropping below 900 meters (3,000ft). ⠀ ⠀ There are meadows with fresh water streams and the Virgin River working its through the park, as well as dripping springs and even the odd waterfall. The topography is refreshing and truly diverse.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #zionnationalpark #Utah #Zion #hiking #nps #angelslanding #nationalparks #nature #roadtrip #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #adventurethatislife #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper #hikingadventures #getoutstayout

Highland

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The Pindaya Caves of Myanmar – a surreal subterranean collection of more than 8,000 Buddhas.⠀ ⠀ The cave is located on the steep hillside of a on a limestone ridge in the Myelat region of Myanmar.Some of the older statues and images in the cave have inscriptions dating to the late 18th century, or early Konbaung period, and the earliest one dates from 1773. ⠀ ⠀ We spent two weeks cycling around Myanmar and it was a great way to see the country as it offers a unique view to travellers.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #lppathfinders #Myanmar #Yangon #Burma #ShwedagonPaya #wellhiked #stayandwander #takeahike #travelawesome #optoutside #getoutstayout #neverstopexploring #keepitwild #thegreatoutdoors #backpacking #travelphotography #BBCTravel

Temple

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Wispy clouds surround the prominent peak of Cotopaxi Volcano in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. ⠀ ⠀ We hiked as high as the glacier at 5,000m of the 5,897 m (19,347ft) stratovolcano. Unfortunately, bad weather meant we couldn't take a run at the summit but we got a pretty good taste of the mountain. We took a few moments to enjoy the dramatic vista and to snap some pictures of us looking more than a little bedraggled. And then, just like that, the hard part was over and we were heading back down.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #getoutstayout #wildernessculture #adventurepic #theoutbound #adventureculture #roamtheplanet #cotopaxivolcano #Ecuador #Cotopaxi #VolcanoFumes #VolcanoEruptionActivity #VolcanoEruption #VolcanCotopaxi #volcan #vacaciones #treking #Quito #Tungurahua #Chimborazo #questival #AllYouNeedIsEcuador

Plain

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A path winds through the grass towards the island commune of Mont-Saint-Michel on the coast of Normandy in France.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The tidal island along with its monastery and fortifications can be seen from miles along the coast and is one of France's most recognisable landmarks. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We were heading back to our home in France and thought we'd stop off to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the way. We were lucky to be blessed with perfect weather for our visit.⠀⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀⠀ #MontSaintMichel #Normandie #France #MagnifiqueFrance #Manche #Normandy #Castle #Bretagne #BeautifulFrance #lpPathfinders #adventureawaits #adventureculture #traveldeeper #hikingadventures ⠀ #wellhiked #stayandwander #takeahike #travelawesome #optoutside #getoutstayout

Plain

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The striking view from Sri Pada (Sacred Footprint) AKA Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka during our #sunrise pilgrimage to the summit. ⠀ ⠀ Adam’s Peak stands at 2,243m (797ft) and is unique in that it holds significance in several major religions thanks to the curious depression at its summit, known as the Sri Pada or Sacred Footprint. Buddhists believe the impression to be Buddha’s, Muslims claim it as the footprint of Adam’s, while Hindus believe it belongs to Shiva. Christians have claimed it for St Thomas but no one seems to take that very seriously.⠀ ⠀ Personally, I was more beguiled by its guise of Samanalakande – or Butterfly Mountain where butterflies go to die! ⠀

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The eerie pyramidal shadow cast by Sri Pada (Sacred Footprint) AKA Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka. ⠀ We set off on an overnight climb up Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka’s most sacred mountain. The sunrise was pretty, but the real spectacular views were on the opposite side of the platform. ⠀ ⠀ During high season (Jan-Mar), there is an 80% chance of seeing the shadow of the mountain which appears as a triangular apparition on the horizon. One of the mysteries of Adam’s Peak is the shadow’s perfectly triangular outline which doesn’t tally with the irregular shape of the actual summit itself.⠀ ⠀ #adamspeak #nature #world #WonderOfAsia #voyage #tree #pilgrimage #SriLanka #lka #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #beach #srilankaecotourism #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #lpPathfinders

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Perito Moreno in Argentina is one of the world’s few glaciers in a state of equilibrium (i.e. receding and growing at the same rate and thus in a state of balance overall). ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Every four or five years on average, the glacier advances so much that it ‘dams’ a volume of water, separating the section from the rest of the lake. With no outlet, the water in the dammed section rises as much as 30 meters until eventually the increased pressure breaks through the dam creating an almighty rupture.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ It’s not just the stunning alien-like landscape of Perito Moreno that awes, but also the sounds of the glacier. There is a constant cracking, crackling sound as pieces of ice break away and crash into the water below. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of a car-sized chunk of ice slicing away and falling to the lake below. We managed to catch on camera the tail end of one such occurrence.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #PeritoMoreno #Glaciar #Argentina #Patagonia #ElCalafate #Calafate #mining #job #SantaCruz #jobs #travel #explore #compass #journey #ventureonward #adventure #expedition #hiking #trekking #mountains#lppathfinders⠀ ⠀

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A blanket of cloud fills the valleys and clings to the hillsides surrounding Sri Pada (Sacred Footprint) AKA Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka during our #sunrise pilgrimage to the summit. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ The mountain is 2,243m (7,359ft) tall, has over 5,500 steps to the summit and has a distinctive conical shape to it. The mountain is significant to a number of religions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity, with the pilgrimage season beginning on poya day in December and running until the Vesak festival in May. It takes around 4-5 hours to hike up and down the mountain. ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #adamspeak #nature #world #WonderOfAsia #voyage #tree #pilgrimage #SriLanka #lka #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #beach #srilankaecotourism #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #BBCTravel #rgphotobook

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The magnificent island commune of Mont-Saint-Michel seen from the surrounding grassland on the coast of Normandy in France.⠀ ⠀ The tidal island along with its monastery and fortifications can be seen from miles along the coast and is one of France's most recognisable landmarks. ⠀ ⠀ We were heading back to our home in France and thought we'd stop off to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the way. We were lucky to be blessed with perfect weather for our visit.⠀ ⠀ #MontSaintMichel #Normandie #France #MagnifiqueFrance #Manche #travel #Normandy #TDF2016 #Castle #Bretagne #BeautifulFrance #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #BBCTravel #RGphotobook #roadtrip

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Sweeping limestone cliffs of a blinding white hue rise above layered pools of powder blue at the terraces of Pamukkale in Turkey.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Pamukkale’s surreal landscape was formed over millennia by limestone deposited by 17 hot springs in the area. Sadly, its natural beauty was almost lost when hotels sprung up around the area in the 1960s and a road was built to allow motorbikes direct access over the slopes! The hotels drained the thermal waters to fill their swimming pools and the terraces turned a greyish brown.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Thankfully, in 1988, UNESCO stepped in and declared Pamukkale a World Heritage Site. The hotels were demolished and a series of artificial pools built atop the road to hide the damage caused. ⠀ ⠀ Today, there are strict controls on development and tourism in the area, allowing you to visit in good conscience.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #Pamukkale #Turkey #Denizli #travel #Hierapolis #betabookings #Kusadasi #spirit #HomeOfHealth #body #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #view #travelphotography

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The silhouetted island commune of Mont-Saint-Michel at low tide just before #sunset off the coast of Normandy in France.⠀ ⠀ The tidal island along with its monastery and fortifications look fantastic from the mudflats at low tide. Low tide currently coincides with the setting sun making for some stunning scenes from the saturated mudflats. ⠀ ⠀ We were heading back to our house in France and thought we'd stop off to visit the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site along the way. ⠀ #MontSaintMichel #Normandie #France #MagnifiqueFrance #Manche #travel #Normandy #TDF2016 #Castle #Bretagne #BeautifulFrance #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #BBCTravel #RGphotobook #roadtrip

Natural landscape

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Two giant lion paws guard the gateway to Sigiriya Rock Fortress which rises from the bedrock in the central plains of #SriLanka.⠀⠀ ⠀ It’s said that the fortress was built over 1,000 years ago by parricidal king Kasyapa who buried his father alive in a wall before commandeering the throne. Kasyapa died a violent death in 495 AD after which the fortress was used as a Buddhist monastery.⠀ ⠀ Today, Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. Visitors can climb the 1,200 steps – many of which are bolted onto the rockface – to explore one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. ⠀ ⠀ #bbctravel #Sigiriya #SigiriyaRock #LionRock #rock #Ancient #parque #NumberGuessing #lka #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #srilankaecotourism #travel #sunset #sunrise #travelgram #wanderlust #instatravel #adventure #view

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Not a cloud in the sky or a tourist on the ground at the Abhayagiri Dagaba in Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.⠀ ⠀ Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and has some the best-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilisation. We visited in February this year and hired bicycles to get around the sprawling complex. We were amazed to find some of the most popular sights completely empty. We did get up early to make the most of the day, but never expected to have one of the most impressive sights of the whole complex all to ourselves. ⠀ ⠀ #Anuradhapura #SriLanka #lka #ruins #travel #Sri_Lanka #photo #VisitSriLanka #Ruwanwelisaya #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #srilankaecotourism #Abhayagiri #Dagaba #stupa #pagoda #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #BBCTravel #rgphotobook

Monument

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The Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia are otherworldly to say the least. In fact, at times they feel downright alien. ⠀ ⠀ We spent the day touring the vast white desert – the world’s largest salt flats at 10,582 square kilometers (4,086 sq miles) – before arriving at the “largest mirror on Earth”. Here, a thin layer of water covers the landscape, transforming the surface into a giant mirror.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #SalarDeUyuni #Bolivia #salt #photography #nature #landscape #Uyuni #Salar #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #roadtrip #trip #southamerica

Plain

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The 83m (272ft) high waterfalls of Chamarel (Cascade Chamarel) in the Black River Gorges National Park in Mauritius. ⠀ ⠀ Chamarel is a small village located in the western hills near the west coast of Mauritus at an elevation of around 260m (850ft). If you make only one day trip from the coast, make it to Black River Gorges National Park and the Chamarel area. It is easily accessible from most parts of the island and makes for excellent hiking with some of the best scenery on the island.⠀ ⠀ #Chamarel #CascadeChamarel #Chamarelwaterfalls #BlackRiverGorgesNationalPark #BlackRiver #Mauritius #travel #ilemaurice #beach #Africa #indianocean #paradise #islandparadise #wanderlust #igersmauritus #summertime #nature #iloveRIU #RiuHotels #MyRIUTrip #waterfalls #waterfall

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White clouds and dark shadows roll across the valleys at Gorges Viewpoint in Black River Gorges National Park in Mauritius. ⠀ ⠀ The park covers 2% of the island and is by far the best protected area in Mauritius. In many ways, it is the last stand for the country's forests and native species; the wild expanse of verdant hills and thick forest is one of the few places protected from hunting, farming and invasive species.⠀ ⠀ If you make only one day trip from the coast, make it to Black River Gorges National Park. Located in the south-western part of Mauritius it is easily accessible form every part of the island. We drove the 30 minutes from our @beachcomber_hotels in Blue Bay. ⠀ ⠀ #BlackRiverGorgesNationalPark #BlackRiver #Mauritius #Mauritius #travel #ilemaurice #beach #Africa #Indian #BeachcomberExperience #indianocean #paradise #islandparadise #wanderlust #igersmauritus #sky #amazing #summertime #sunset #nature

Ecoregion

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The incredible view across the Moka Range of mountains from Le Pouce (The Thumb) in Mauritius.⠀ ⠀ The hike to the top of Le Pouce provides an unrivalled panoramic view of the entire island. Even on an overcast day you can see the northern islands, Le Morne on the south coast, the capital city of Port louis and, of course, the incredibly dramatic peaks of the Moka Range. The dark rolling clouds only add to the atmosphere. The mountain is named Le Pouce because of its thumb-shaped peak. ⠀ ⠀ A volcanic eruption millions of years ago left behind the island’s jagged assortment of peaks. Charles Darwin also once climbed the Thumb. The scientist/explorer made his own visit here in 1836.⠀ ⠀ It takes about two hours to climb and another hour to descend the mountain. It's worth pausing just below the peak to enjoy this stunning vista. We climbed it during our stay at @beachcomber_hotels as the trail can be easily accessed from anywhere on the island. ⠀ ⠀ #LePouce #MokaRange #Moka #Mauritius #travel #ilemaurice #beach #Africa #Indian #BeachcomberExperience #indianocean #paradise #islandparadise #wanderlust #igersmauritus #sky #amazing #summertime #nature #mountains #view

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Our first Mauritian sunset off the northern beach of Trou-aux-Biches was pretty dramatic. Just five minutes earlier the heavens were open and the clouds were banked along the coast.⠀ ⠀ We're staying at @beachcomber_hotels at Trou-aux-Biches on the northern shores of Mauritius and despite the dramatic weather there's a quiet and sleepy feel to this unbroken stretch of sand up here. ⠀ ⠀ #Mauritius #travel #ilemaurice #beach #Africa #Indian #BeachcomberExperience #indianocean #paradise #islandparadise #wanderlust #igersmauritus #sky #amazing #summertime #sunset #beach #nature

Natural landscape

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The imposing statues of Ahu Tongariki on Easter Island stand to attention creating the postcard picture we’ve all seen on National Geographic covers and Discovery Channel documentaries. ⠀ ⠀ Between us, Kia and I have visited all seven wonders and believe that visiting Easter Island deserves a place among mankind’s greatest constructions. Out there in the middle of nowhere, it is often forgotten compared with mainstream monuments and structures. But it shouldn’t be forgotten and it really shouldn’t be missed. For so many reasons, we left our hearts on Easter Island out there in the middle of the Pacific.⠀ ⠀ Do you think Easter Island is a wonder of the world? What else do you think should be on the list? Which ones have you seen? Which ones do you want to see? Let us know in the comments below.⠀ ⠀ #EasterIsland #RapaNui #IsladePascua #moai #science #MilkyWay #adventure #island #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #view #travelphotography #BBCTravel #RGphotobook

Plain

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The early morning sun peaks around the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress in the central plains of Sri Lanka.⠀ ⠀ One of the most dramatic sights in Sri Lanka, the ruins of the iconic fortress, sit atop near-vertical walls that rise almost 200 metres (660 ft) above the surrounding forests. The site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495) to be his capital city. He built his palace on the top, carved from bedrock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. ⠀ ⠀ Have you visited Sri Lanka? What was your favourite sight?⠀ ⠀ #bbctravel #Sigiriya #SigiriyaRock #LionRock #SriLanka #rock #Ancient #parque #NumberGuessing #lka #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #srilankaecotourism #travel #sunset #sunrise #travelgram #wanderlust #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography

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A setting sun lingers over the iconic stupas of the ancient city of Bagan in Myanmar.⠀ ⠀ Founded in the second century AD, the kingdom had over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries. As it's located in an active earthquake zone, Bagan has suffered from many earthquakes over the ages, which is why today the remains of "only" 2000 temples and pagodas can be seen.⠀ ⠀ Bagan was the last day in the saddle of our cycle tour on assignment with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet.⠀ ⠀ #lpPathfinders #GAdv #lonelyplanet #Bagan #Myanmar #Burma #Mandalay #light #mystic #temples #pagoda #stupa #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #instatravel #adventure #view #tranquility #Burmese #sunset

Ecoregion

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Our first glimpse of Bagan after nearly two weeks in Myanmar. Sprawling across an area of 26 square miles, Bagan is the world's largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins. ⠀ ⠀ We arrived after cycling 60km from Mount Popa on assignment with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet. We were feeling somewhat templed out but our first view of Bagan had us eager to explore once more. ⠀ ⠀ #lpPathfinders #GAdv #lonelyplanet #Bagan #Myanmar #Burma #Mandalay #light #mystic #temples #pagoda #stupa #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #instatravel #adventure #view #tranquility #Burmese

Plain

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A lone fisherman punts his riverboat past the U Bein Bridge near Amarapura in Myanmar.⠀ ⠀ The 1.2km wooden bridge spans Taungthaman Lake and is the oldest and longest teak bridge in the world. We stopped at this picturesque spot after a morning of cycling on assignment with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet. The sun was beating hot – not ideal for getting back on a bike! – but the lazy, hazy mid-morning walk was a welcome rest nonetheless.⠀ ⠀ #lpPathfinders #GAdv #lonelyplanet #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #instatravel #adventure #view #ubeinbridge #Myanmar #Amarapura #Mandalay #tranquility #longestteakbridgeintheworld #locals #dailylife #Burmese #burma

Watercourse

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Looking out at Taung Kalat and its Buddhist monastery from Mount Popa in Myanmar.⠀ ⠀ Taung Kalat (pedestal hill) rises 657m (2,156ft) above sea level, where a Buddhist monastery is located at the summit. The Buddhist hermit U Khandi used to maintain the stairway of 777 steps to the summit until his death in 1949.⠀ ⠀ Our group arrived at Mount Popa after a gruelling 83km uphill cycle ride. At the end of the climb we arrived to Popa Mountain National Park with cold drinks, a hearty lunch and this view waiting for us. On assignment with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet.⠀ ⠀ #lpPathfinders #GAdv #lonelyplanet #Myanmar #popa #PopaMountain #MountPopa #Burma #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #PopaMountainNationalPark

Ecoregion

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Floating gardens and bamboo stilt houses silhouetted against the setting sun on Inle Lake in Myanmar.⠀ ⠀ The locals, In-Thars, grow vegetables on floating islands which are a collection of floating weeds and water hyacinth. These floating islands can be cut, rearranged and moved by boats and even sold like a piece of land.⠀ ⠀ We're on assignment with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet cycling across Myanmar, but there are a few stops built into the trip where we can swap our saddle for other means of transport. On Inle Lake we spent an afternoon and early evening making our way along the 22km lake taking in some stunning scenery en route. ⠀ ⠀ #lpPathfinders #GAdv #lonelyplanet #Myanmar #Inle #Burma #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #inlelake

Ecoregion

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Our boat glides through lotus plants and water hyacinths in the falling twilight on Inle Lake in Myanmar. ⠀ ⠀ We spent the morning cycling 33km around the lake and were pleased to swap weary limbs for sea legs. We slid past villages built on stilts inhabited by the local Intha people, leg-rowing fishermen and floating gardens built from strips of water hyacinth and mud, and anchored to the lake bed with bamboo.⠀ ⠀ Day 4 on assignment with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #lpPathfinders #GAdv #lonelyplanet #Myanmar #Inle #Burma #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #inlelake

Ecoregion

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A fisherman on Inle Lake in Myanmar demonstrates the balancing act of fishing on one leg! ⠀ ⠀ The traditional and rather unusual technique has been developed over centuries so the fishermen can stand and row the boat while they fish. Standing allows them to see through the reeds that lie just beneath the surface in the shallow waters of the lake. ⠀ ⠀ Day 3 on assignment with @gadventures and @lonelyplanet.⠀ ⠀ #lpPathfinders #GAdv #lonelyplanet #Myanmar #Yangon #Burma #ShwedagonPaya #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography

Mountain

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The unique pyramidal shadow cast by Sri Pada (Sacred Footprint) AKA Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka, on the surrounding horizon during our #sunrise pilgrimage to the summit. ⠀ ⠀ The mountain is 2,243m (7,359ft) tall and has a distinctive conical shape to it, hence the unusual (almost mystical) shadow it creates. The mountain is significant to a number of religions including Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity with the pilgrimage season beginning on poya day in December and running until Vesak festival in May. ⠀ ⠀ #adamspeak #nature #world #WonderOfAsia #voyage #tree #pilgrimage #SriLanka #lka #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #beach #srilankaecotourism #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography

Ecoregion

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The Great Pyramids of Egypt are iconic, infamous and always going to be on every ultimate travel #bucketlist. ⠀ ⠀ They are after all an incomprehensible feat of human achievement and one of history’s enduring mysteries. We visited shortly after the protests in Tahrir Square and, despite being warned of multitude dangers, found it to be welcoming and friendly – albeit with a few chancers trying their luck with inexperienced tourists.⠀ ⠀ Because of the recent unrest, the pyramids and indeed the rest of Egypt were relatively quiet. In fact, at one point, we had the Tomb of Tutankhamun all to ourself. Climbing inside the Pyramid of Cheops to the dark, echoing chamber at its core was eerie and otherworldly, but wholly amazing.⠀ ⠀ #pyramidsofgiza #Egypt #Cairo #Ägypten #VisitEgypt #TourEgypt #Eгипет #Egypte #Egitto #Egipt #Aίγυπτος #photography #design #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #مصر #tahrir

Monument

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A female elephant and her calf in Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka. ⠀ ⠀ For elephant-watching alone, Udawalawe is arguably better than many of the more famous East African national parks. There are believed to be over 250 permanently resident elephants in the park. They are relatively easy to spot thanks to the open savannah-esque grassland that defines the park, compared with the denser jungle in nearby Yala National Park.⠀ ⠀ We camped in the park itself with @ruhunusafaricamping and managed to fit in three game drives during our stay. ⠀ ⠀ #udawalawe #SriLanka #elephant #wild #view #vacay #udawalawenationalpark #udawalawaelephantorphanage #udawalawa #tank #srilankaecotourism #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #nature #instatravel #adventure #safari #wildlife #lka #Lanka #ceylon

Ecoregion

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A misty #sunset falls over the makeshift riverboats on the Li River in the province of Guangxi in China.⠀ ⠀ When we arrived in Guilin after a long flight, we decided against the bus journey to Yangshuo and opted instead to take a boat (really just a motorised raft) along the 83-kilometer section of the Lijiang or Li River as it’s also known.⠀ ⠀ It proved to be one of the best decisions of the trip. Despite taking four times as long as the 80-minute bus journey and costing more, gliding along the Li was a fine way to travel. ⠀ ⠀ #liriver #China #Guilin #Yangshuo #Guangxi #River #mountains #fisherman #BeautifulGuangxi #Yangzhou #Xingping #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #rivertrip #boattrip

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The calm and tranquil Viharamahadevi Park in Sri Lanka's chaotic capital city, Colombo.⠀ ⠀ Colombo isn’t as frenetic as other Asian capitals (Delhi, Bangkok, Phnom Penh), but nor is it a quiet city. Find a spot of calm at Viharamahadevi Park with its trim lawn, leafy trees and sizeable Buddha statue.⠀ ⠀ The park is Colombo’s oldest and largest, and was formerly known as Victoria Park named after Britain’s Queen Victoria. It was renamed in the 1950s to honour the mother of King Dutugemunu, the Sinhalese king of Sri Lanka who reigned from 161 BC to 137 BC.⠀ ⠀ Today, the park provides the perfect spot from which to watch ambling locals, tired tourists and even a wedding party or two. We stayed nearby at the equally calm and tranquil @taruvillas' Lake Lodge.⠀ ⠀ #SriLanka #lka #Lanka #ceylon #IndianOcean #ocean #Colombo #Galle #bentotabeach #beach #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #view #travelphotography

Natural landscape

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A donkey checks out the view on Isla Del Sol (Island of the Sun) on Lake Titicaca in Bolivia.⠀ ⠀ This mythical birthplace of the Sun God lies on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca and is home to a collection of 80 ruins and a small population of 800 families. It provides a calm we found to be rare in mainland South America and despite the odd hiccup, we left refreshed and ready once again for Bolivia’s many vagaries. ⠀ ⠀ #isladelsol #Bolivia #Titicaca #Peru #LagoTiticaca #SouthAmerica #nature #LakeTiticaca #Copacabana #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #view #travelphotography

Ecoregion

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The Ahu Tongariki statues on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in the middle of the South Pacific.⠀ ⠀ At Ahu Tongariki, 15 imposing statues stand to attention creating the postcard picture we’ve all seen on National Geographic covers and Discovery Channel documentaries. Set against a brilliant blue sky or crimson sunset, Tongariki is the most breathtaking site on the island – one you’ll definitely want to visit twice.⠀ ⠀ #EasterIsland #RapaNui #IsladePascua #moai #science #MilkyWay #adventure #island #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #view #travelphotography

Wonders of the world

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Looking along the green Bessvatnet Lake during a hiking trip in Jotunheimen National Park including a climb up Galdhøpiggen, the highest mountain in Norway and Scandinavia at 2,469m (8,100ft). Despite being Norway’s most popular national park, Jotunheimen is a largely undisturbed mountain area located to the northeast of Oslo. Covering an area of roughly 3,500 sq km, Jotunheimen has northern Europe’s highest concentration of mountains higher than 2,000 metres as well as waterfalls, rivers, lakes, glaciers and valleys. #galdhøpiggen #topptur #jotunheimen #Norway #welcometonature #fjelltur #utno #winterwonderland #wiew #vågåvatnet #vågå #visitnorway #mittvillmark #friluftsliv #fjelltur #ferie #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #hiking #trekking #mountains

Watercourse

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An Icelandic pony looking rather chilly and windswept beneath its heavy winter coat. Kia has many talents but there are three things she just doesn’t do: cook, drive and navigate. This is fine – unless I’m driving on a snowy and slippery road with low visibility and she’s by my side insisting that she can’t read the map. However, she did manage to spot this beautiful animal by the roadside! We visited Iceland back in February 2011and loved our time there, despite the cold and "challenging" navigation! #icelandpony #island #igerstravel #igersoftheday #Iceland #horse #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #roadtrip

Natural landscape

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Makeshift riverboats on the tranquil Li River in province of Guangxi in China, just before #sunset. The scenery in the area is breathtaking and could easily be mistaken for the CGI landscapes of James Cameron’s Avatar. The region of Guangxi, where the Li River flows, competes with that of the Yangtze River or Yellow Mountains and arguably possesses China’s most picturesque scenery – so much so that its beauty is recognised and displayed on the current series of the Chinese 20 yuan banknote. #liriver #China #Guilin #Yangshuo #Guangxi #River #mountains #fisherman #BeautifulGuangxi #Yangzhou #Xingping #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #rivertrip #boattrip

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Isla de Sol on Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. If your trip to Bolivia is anything like ours, you’ll need a place to catch your breath and reset. Visiting Isla Del Sol is the perfect answer. This mythical birthplace of the Sun God lies on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca and is home to a collection of 80 ruins and a small population of 800 families. It provides a calm we found to be rare in mainland South America and despite the odd hiccup, we left refreshed and ready once again for Bolivia’s many vagaries. #isladelsol #Bolivia #Titicaca #Peru #LagoTiticaca #SouthAmerica #nature #LakeTiticaca #Copacabana #ttot #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography

Highland

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Ayasofya (or Hagia Sophia in Greek) is one of Istanbul’s most iconic structures. It graces travel brochures and glossy magazines and has even made a cameo in video game Assassin’s Creed. The 1,500-year-old structure is considered the most important of the Byzantine era and is one of the world’s great monuments. Completed in 537 AD, Ayasofya was the world’s largest cathedral for nearly a thousand years, until Seville Cathedral was completed in 1520. Ayasofya and its central dome, a giant 32 metres (105ft) in diameter, stands sentry over Istanbul, offering beguiling views both inside and out. #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #Ayasofya #istanbul #Turkey #hagiasophia #Sultanahmet #İstanbul #mosque #FetihNesliAyasofyada #AyasofyayaYuerueyoruz

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Gullfoss Waterfall in Iceland rages with a beauty and power so stunning, we stood and watched in silence until Kia’s coat was covered in snow! At 70 miles from the Icelandic capital, Gullfoss takes a little while to reach but it is utterly unmissable. We reached the edge of the falls, struck by the utterly foreign landscape. The white sky and raging water was captivating, surreal, stunning. We visited in February when the path to the waterline was slippery and potentially dangerous. To be on the safe side, visit in the summer months (June, July, August) when roads are clearest and accessibility isn’t a problem – but be warned that you’ll miss out on the incredible whiteout winter landscape. #Gullfoss #Iceland #waterfall #goldencircle #nature #Islandia #travel #geysir #Reykjavik #photography #waterfalls #explore #compass #journey #adventure #expedition #hiking #trekking

Watercourse

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Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is one of the most surreal landscapes in the world. Miles and miles of pure white terrain are almost blinding in their beauty. The flats provide the perfect backdrop for any photographer. Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flats, spanning 10,582 square kilometres and containing an estimated 10 billion tonnes of salt. The flats were formed from what was originally Lake Minchin, a giant prehistoric lake. The lake largely evaporated under the scorching Andean sun leaving behind a thick crust of salt – what we know today as the salt flats of Salar de Uyuni. Merry Christmas everyone! #SalarDeUyuni #Bolivia #salt #photography #nature #landscape #Uyuni #Salar #trip #southamerica #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #adventure #view #travelphotography #roadtrippin

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Flying over the 93m (310ft) x 58m (190ft) monkey of the Nazca Lines in southern Peru. ----- Very little ignites my wanderlust as strongly as a great travel mystery. And as travel mysteries go, the mysterious lines of the Nazca Desert in southern Peru are one of the greatest. The network comprises over 800 straight lines, 300 geometric figures known as ‘geoglyphs’ and 70 animal and plant drawings or ‘biomorphs’. The lines are largely indiscernible from ground level – however, from the skies above they reveal an arresting network of figures and channels which spread across the desert below. #NazcaLines #Nazca #Peru #Greenpeace #puquios #green #Tiwanaku #science #PumaPunku #NASA #travelmystery #travel #sunset #travelgram #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #view #travelphotography #roadtrip

Ecoregion

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The Taj Mahal, the Great Gate (Darwaza-i rauza) and its outlying buildings reflecting the Yamuna river at #sunset in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum in the city of Agra, built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan between 1592–1666 in memory of his wife. It was completed around 1649. It is a #UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the icons of India. Most trips will (and should) include a trip to the Taj along with a date with the Dalai Lama, a tour around the pink city of #Jaipur. #TajMahal #India #CGE #Agra #mytajmemory #IncredibleIndia #mystic #journey #sunset #inspiration #travel #Rajasthan #ttot #worldplaces #wanderlust #travelbug #travelgram #travelpics #travelingram #travelphoto #explore #expedition #asia

Temple

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A wider shot of Angkor Wat in Cambodia at #sunset. A few tourists are still milling around as the sun drops behind the largest religious structure ever built. Known as Angkor Wat (City Temple), the site measures a massive 1,626,000m2 (162.6 hectares) and was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II from 1113-50 to honour the Hindu god Vishnu. The Cambodian flag depicts the main building of Angkor Wat. Together with the flag of Afghanistan, it holds the distinction of being one of only two state flags to feature a building. #angkorwat #Cambodia #siemreap #travel #umeda #izakaya #Temple #Angkor #SooriyaVarman #PhnomPenh #khmer #Asia #angkor #templesofangkor #sunrise

Natural landscape

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A rainbow forms at the bottom of a section of cascades at Iguazu Falls in Brazil. This was taken on the Brazilian side of the waterfalls, which offers broader panoramic views of the cascades. However, the Argentinian side provides the best access to the Devil’s Throat as well as many other parts of the park. Approximately 80% of the falls lie within Argentina with the remaining 20% in Brazil. The Argentinian side offers the best opportunities to get up close and among the waterfalls – particularly the Devil’s Throat sections. Iguazu is not the biggest waterfall in the world by any measurement be it width (Khone Phapheng Falls in Laos), height (Victoria in Zimbabwe and Zambia) or flow rate (Boyoma Falls in Congo). However, its trans-border setting between Brazil and Argentina transport hubs and excellent walkway systems make it one of the most accessible in the world. As waterfalls go, only Niagara Falls in the USA receives more visitors per year than Iguazu. When visiting Iguazu, the then US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt reportedly exclaimed “Poor Niagara!” At just 50 meters (165ft), Niagara is a third shorter than Iguazu. #IguazuFalls #Argentina #Brazil #travel #Iguazu #Brasil #amazing #waterfall #travelphotography #lp #SouthAmerica #Misiones #iguazuenconcierto #cataratas #falls #ig_worldclub #DiscoverEarth #master_shots #awesomeearth #wonderful_places

Waterfall

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Looking across the Hardangerfjord at Rosendal in western Norway. The small and picturesque village of Rosendal is a two-hour boat ride from Bergen. The boat trip journeys through unique coastal and fjord landscapes. the best of which is the "Queen of the Norwegian fjords", Hardangerfjord. Rosendal is a great base for hiking trips of different length and difficulty levels. We walked a couple of short trails on day trip before relaxing at one of the delightful cafes over a hot chocolate and slice of cake! That's the kind of hiking Kia loves! #Rosendal #hardangerfjord #Norway #opera #kudutravel #bergenoslo #ulvik #tourguide #fjords #Ulvikfjord #travel #Bergen #Oslo #cruise #mountains #norwayinanutshell #flam #Scandinavia #norwegian #norwegianescape

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Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro at #sunset is the most romantic spot in the city. After a stroll along the beach we had cocktails at Garota de Ipanema (Girl from Ipanema) bar where the infamous Brazilian bossa nova song was penned. “Each day when she walks to the sea”… the song rolled by. Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant, colourful, life-affirming city. Here, we illustrate why it was the perfect way to end our year-long trip around the world. #Brazil #riodejaneiro #Rio #GirlfromIpanema #GarotadeIpanema #mountain #view #unusual #sunset #Brazil #RJ #errejota #Copacabana #travel #ipanema #beach

Beach

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Looking across a misty Machu Picchu after our gruelling five day Salkantay Trek in Peru. Prior to our trip to Peru, we had one pressing question: is the Inca Trail worth it? With an open schedule that let us take in an impromptu cruise and an unexpected US road trip, we had no idea when we’d be in Peru let alone Cusco, so wanted to make sure the Inca Trail was worth the extra cost and extra planning. We trailed through itineraries, studied route maps and pored over the pros and cons. In the end, we chose the best Machu Picchu trek for us: the 5-day, 4-night Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu with local company @trekwithalpaca. We were keen to try a challenging route and avoid the crowds. We were very pleased with our choice. The scenery was stunning, the guides excellent and we got our reward at the end of a tough trek. #MachuPicchu #Peru #travel #Cusco #TravelBoldly #Perú #adventure #SouthAmerica #Lima #IncaTrail #hiking #camping #outdoors #nature #travel #backpacking #adventure #marmot #outdoor #mountains #photography

Highland

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The striking rock formations, rolling red sand dunes and sparkling night sky of the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan is about as far removed as one can get from England’s damp-towel of a roof.⠀ ⠀ Wadi Rum’s arresting landscape can be explored on the back of a camel or in the relative luxury of a Jeep. We only had the one day and night in the desert so opted for a Jeep tour during the day followed by a night of camping in Wadi Rum, Bedouin-style.⠀ ⠀ #WadiRum #Jordan #JO #Petra #travel #VisitJordan #GoJordan #ShareYourJordan #desert #Amman #VisitJo

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Watching the #sunset across the Salay de Uyuni Salt Flats in #Bolivia. ⠀ ⠀ The Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia are otherworldly to say the least. In fact, at times they feel downright alien. We spent the day touring the vast white desert – the world’s largest salt flats at 10,582 square kilometers (4,086 sq miles) – before arriving at the “largest mirror on Earth”. Here, a thin layer of water covers the landscape, transforming the surface into a giant mirror.⠀ ⠀ #SalarDeUyuni #Bolivia #salt #photography #nature #landscape #Uyuni #Salar #travel #trip #SouthAmerica⠀

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Escadaria Selarón (Selaron Steps) are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón who claimed it as "my tribute to the Brazilian people". U2 and Snoop Dog have both filmed music videos here. I resisted the temptation to dance much to Kia's relief! @lonelyplanet #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #rio #riodejaneiro #riodejaneiroinstagram #Brazil #travel #ttot #adventure #lp #endlesssummer #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #escadariaselaron

Temple

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On our way up Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) in Rio de Janeiro. We have to take two cable cars to get up there. The first one goes to Urca Hill before catching a second to Pão de Açúcar! @lonelyplanet #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #sugarloafmountain #rio #riodejaneiro #riodejaneiroinstagram #Brazil #travel #ttot #adventure #lp #endlesssummer #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel

Mountain

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Our first day in Rio did not disappoint! What a view from Corcovado Mountain 2,300 feet (700 meters) above the city. Christ the Redeemer (just behind me) sees this every day! #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #rio #riodejaneiro #riodejaneiroinstagram #Brazil #christtheredeemer #travel #ttot #adventure #lp #endlesssummer #wanderlust #vacation #instatravel #sugarloafmountain

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