Into the Wild

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto's most enchanting spots and it's easy to see why. The lush green stalks of bamboo rise tall, filtering the light from above and creating a magical atmosphere down below.

Part of the Arashiyama district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, it's a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty alongside the Moon Crossing Bridge, Tenryu-ji temple and the hamlet of Kiyotaki.

rolltunga, Norway

Soaring 700 metres above Lake Ringedalsvatnet is one of the world’s most scenic and beautiful places in the world, Trolltunga. This stunning cliff ledge which translates to “Troll Tounge” provides unbelievable views of the surrounding lakes and fjords and creates an experience so humbling you’ll just have to experience it for yourself. Gaze out at Ringedalsvatnet, splitting the fjords into pieces or the snowcapped mountains off in the distance to learn the definition of epic.

Las Coloradas, Mexico

Imagine 150,000 acres of colourful birds, prowling jaguars and bubblegum pink lakes, and you’ve got Las Coloradas, Mexico. This otherworldy natural masterpiece is tucked away in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere and practically untouched. You can see an array of wildlife in the iconic pink lakes such as crocodiles and even flamingoes.

Barcelona, Spain
With incredible food, sprawling beaches, world-renowned architecture, and tons of museums, Barcelona is a feast for the senses and one of the most beautiful places in the world. Architecture lovers can tour the works of Antoni Gaudí, including Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. From the historic Gothic Quarter to the Picasso Museum, it's a mecca for creative inspiration.

Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Few places are as awe-inspiring as Arizona’s Antelope Canyon. Set in Navajo land just east of Page, Arizona this slot canyon is simply out of this world. Light seems to dance inside the deep walls creating every shade of orange imaginable. The wavy formations within are ethereal and will have you humbled at the fact that this geological curiosity was all carved from rainwater.

Colosseum: Rome
Now the remains of an enormous carved marble ellipse, the Colosseum was commissioned in A.D. 72 by Emperor Vespasian as an amphitheater to entertain the masses. Using four levels pierced by 80 arched entrances, 55,000 spectators could quickly take seats to watch all-day games between wild animals, enslaved people and criminals. The local guides in gladiator costumes hanging around today will tell you how the ground was once soaked in blood and Christians were thrown to lions here.