We're not kidding you — these travel destinations actually exist and aren't a figment of your imagination. Be prepared to have your mind blown as you browse through these amazing photos.
This beautiful tunnel looks like something out of a fairy tale. It's actually still used today — trains chug through it three times a day to deliver wood to a factory. It's believed that if couples who are truly in love hold hands and cross the tunnel, their wishes will come true.
The black, dead trees against the orange sand dunes in the Namib-Naukluft National Park make the Deadvlei landscape look like a scene out of a painting.
Kjeragbolten, a boulder in the Kjerag mountain located in Norway, is wide enough for you to stand on. The rock measures five cubic meters, and the drop to the bottom is 3,228 feet.
Scientists had the bright idea of burning up this gas field to prevent noxious gas from escaping. They figured it'd burn out in a few days, but it's been more than 33 years (and counting) since it was first lit.
This unique lake in Alberta, Canada, has cool-looking bubbles frozen near the surface. But be careful: the bubbles are full of methane gas, so don't light a match near them, or there will be an explosion.
We're aware of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, but there's another lesser-known sight — the Havasu Falls — that you shouldn't miss out on. The red rocks and vibrant blue waters make a really stunning contrast.
The oldest park in Southeast Europe and the largest national park in Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park is known for its cascading lakes. The lakes dazzle with their vast array of beautiful colors, which range from green to blue.
The Danakil Depression is the hottest place on earth year-round. You'll be better off going in the Winter than in the Summer. but keep in mind that it's still really hot during the colder months, although it's more bearable.
A cenote is a natural sinkhole that fills up with water — many people in past civilizations would use it as a natural well for water. Ik-Kil is one of more famous cenotes in Mexico and is well worth a visit.
An archipelago off the south of South America, Tierra del Fuego has plenty of natural wonders for tourists to gawk at, including glaciers, forests, and mountains. Some of the island's trees grow horizontally because of the strong gusts of wind from the Antarctic, and they are a sight to see.
Haiku Stairs is also called the Stairway to Heaven, and many say is worth the 3,922 steps it takes to get to the top. The view is said to be quite heavenly.Source: Instagram user izzylivin, Instagram user noordinaryview
71Mount Roraima, South America
Mount Roraima is a mountain range that borders Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana. What's unique about this mountain is its flat, tabletop surface, which in the midst of clouds looks like something really magical.
Mara River is definitely worth a visit during the time of the wildebeest migration. Watch the large herd cross the Mara River while battling hungry crocodiles.
Take a trip back in history to the time of the Incas in 1450 when you visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. The structures were thought to serve as a royal retreat, ceremonial site, or military stronghold, according to National Geographic. Today, the ancient ruins provide a breathtaking contrast against the backdrop of the Peruvian Andes.Source: Flickr user szeke
OK, so this photo is actually not real, but we thought we'd include it for kicks. You've probably seen this image floating around on Pinterest, and it's commonly referred to as the Fairy Pools, Isle of Sky from Scotland. The truth is, the photo is of Shotover River in New Zealand, and it has been doctored to have purple trees.
