29/09/2025
Valletta, Malta
The capital city of Malta, Valletta sits right on the edge of the largest of the country's five islands. Awash in a sea of white, the walled city dates back to the 1500s. And it's a good size to take in on one trip, so you won't have to choose between unwinding on island time and touring baroque landmarks.
26/09/2025
Snowdonia National Park, Wales
This national park serves as the backdrop to plenty of Welsh mythology and folklore, as well as ruined castles and archaeological treasures throughout the 823 square miles of land. Snowdonia National Park is where the mountains meet the sea and is home to breathtaking coastlines, enchanting forests, and important wildlife, making it a no-brainer on our list of the most beautiful places in the world.
24/09/2025
Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan
Hitachi Park's flower fields are a stunning example of landscape design, crafted with the meticulous attention to detail for which Japan is known. Located along the Pacific coast, the park covers a vast area, with flowers taking center stage — tulips, lilies, forget-me-nots, poppies, and daffodils. Naturally, there are also cherry trees, a beloved symbol in Japan. The park's design ensures that almost every month brings a new color. For instance, in early June, crimson poppies blanket the fields, while in July, bright green kochia takes over. By fall, the kochia turns purple-red, creating a striking contrast with the blue sky and yellow sand paths. Hitachi Park is a beautiful destination year-round, even in winter, when the colors fade but the landscape remains captivating.
12/07/2023
Shwedagon Pagoda
The Shwedagon Pagoda (or Golden Pagoda) in Yangon, is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Burma. The origins of Shwedagon are lost in antiquity but it is estimated that the Pagoda was first built by the Mon during the Bagan period, sometime between the 6th and 10th century AD. The temple complex is full of glittering, colorful stupas but the center of attention is the 99 meter high (326 feet) high main stupa that is completely covered in gold.
12/07/2023
Mahabodhi Temple
The Mahabodhi (Great Enlightenment) Temple is a Buddhist stupa located in Bodh Gaya, India. The main complex contains a descendant of the original Bodhi Tree under which Gautama Buddha gained enlightenment and is the most sacred place in Buddhism. About 250 years after the Buddha attained Enlightenment, Emperor Asoka built a temple at the spot. The present temple dates from the 5th-6th century.
10/07/2023
Jokhang
The Jokhang Temple in Lhasa is the most important sacred site in Tibetan Buddhism attracting thousands of pilgrims each year. The temple was constructed by King Songtsän Gampo in the 7th century. The Mongols sacked the Jokhang temple several times but the building survived. Today the temple complex covers an area of about 25,000 square meters.