EXCEPTIONAL PLACES

LENÇÓIS MARANHENSES NATIONAL PARK, BRAZIL

In spite of abundant rain there is almost no vegetation in this national

park. So, although it looks like a desert it actually isn’t. Interestingly

enough, although the scattered lakes disappear during the dry season

they are usually full of fish because eggs are dropped in the pools

by seabirds.

PLAIN OF JARS, LAOS

Scattered across the landscape of this plateau are thousands of

megalithic jars. As of yet, archaeologists are not really sure who

built the jars and for what purpose.

CHAND BAORI, INDIA

This stepwell found in the Indian state of Rajasthan is about 5 to

6 degrees cooler at its base than at ground level and was used as a

gathering place for locals during periods of intense heat.

POINTE DU HOC, FRANCE

This prominent cliff overlooking the English Channel on the northern

coast of France where it is still possible to see the numerous

bomb craters left from the war.

SUA TRENCH, SAMOA

Translated to “big hole”, the Sua Ocean Trench is right on the

Samoan coastline.

GREAT BLUE HOLE, BELIZE

This large submarine sinkhole is about 130 meters deep and is

listed as one of the best scuba diving spots in the world.

BAGAN, MYANMAR

This ancient Burmese city was capital of the Kingdom of Pagan under

which nearly 10,000 pagodas were constructed in the Bagan plains alone.

PREIKESTOLEN, NORWAY

This 604 meter high cliff in Norway is one of the most visited sites

in the country and provides an incredible view of the surrounding valleys.