Fraser Island, or K’gari as it is known to its Traditional Owners, the Butchulla people, is a gem off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The world's largest sand island, stretching over 120 kilometers, is a place where nature dazzles and adventure beckons. Renowned for its unique ecosystems, Fraser Island offers a diverse landscape of lush rainforests growing on sand, crystal-clear freshwater lakes, and expansive sand dunes.
Erg Chebbi is a large field of wind-shaped sand dunes in southeastern Morocco, near the village of Merzouga in the Drâa-Tafilalet region. It forms one of Morocco’s best-known Sahara landscapes, rising abruptly from the surrounding rocky desert. The dunes stretch for roughly 28 kilometres from north to south, with some of the highest crests reaching about 150 metres. Their deep orange and golden tones change noticeably with the position of the sun.
Ilhabela is an archipelago municipality on the northern coast of São Paulo, separated from the mainland by the São Sebastião Channel. Its main island combines a developed coastal area with extensive Atlantic Forest, while smaller islands and islets form part of the same municipality. The town is known for sailing, beaches, waterfalls, and maritime activities, and it holds the official title of National Capital of Sailing.
Pontevedra is a historic city in Galicia, in northwestern Spain, set along the Lérez River near the Atlantic coast. It is known for its well-preserved old town and a layout that favors pedestrians, giving the center a calm and accessible feel.
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In Chile's arid Norte Grande, only one river in 700 miles of coastline makes it to the sea. Many towns have never experienced rainfall and depend on "Fogcatchers" to collect the morning dew for drinking water. This is the region of Chile's vast, water-poor but mineral-rich Atacama Desert, where massive geological formations from the beginning of time dominate a starkly beautiful landscape. In Antofagasta's intriguing La Portada market-place, barter with descendants of the Incas for finely woven alpaca serapes, jewelry in the Inca style and hand-carved nose flutes.
Other Popular Destinations in Chile
Santiago
Flanked by the Chilean Coast Range and the snowy Andes, Chile's largest metropolis offers a dazzling array of sights and attractions for visitors to pursue. Mirrored skyscrapers, 16th-century churches, hip cafes, dance clubs... and did we mention the delicious Chilean cuisine?
San Pedro De Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama, a small town in northern Chile, sits at over 2,400 meters above sea level in one of the most geologically diverse areas on Earth. Surrounded by volcanoes, salt flats, geysers, and ancient lava flows, it has long served as a gateway to the Atacama Desert. This desert is the driest non-polar place in the world, where some weather stations have never recorded rainfall.