Looking through travel pages on Instagram, you’re sure to come across a lot of the same destinations over and over again. There’s nothing wrong with traveling to popular locations, but there are so many places in the world worth seeing, and the most beautiful among them aren’t necessarily the most frequently visited. In fact, we’d argue that some of the most amazing destinations are actually rather remote. While it might take a bit more planning to reach them, we think they’re definitely worth the trip. Here are a few we think belong on any travel bucket list.
Pamukkale, Turkey
You may have seen pictures of the Turkish region of Cappadocia, known for its hot air balloons and historic cave houses. For a different kind of beauty, we recommend Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the country’s northern coast known for its crystal-blue thermal baths.
Valley of Flowers, India
This Indian national park is located in the northern part of the country amid the Himalayan mountains. The views are straight out of a Planet Earth documentary and include mountains, dozens of flower species, and wild animals roaming as they graze.
Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
The first word that comes to mind when looking at the salt flats in southwest Bolivia is “otherworldly,” but perhaps that just goes to show how much we underestimate Earth’s beauty. While the flats definitely do draw in a fair amount of tourism, we still think anything this beautiful is deserving of a bit more recognition.