ESL Blogs

11 Antelope Canyon in Utah

Antelope Canyon is one of nature's best works of art. The sunset striped walls are just part of the scenic spot, which is also home to watering holes, and the world's highestnatural bridge.

12 Mendenhall Ice Cave, Alaska

The Mendenhall Ice Cave hides beneath a glacier that sits (or floats) just 12 miles from downtown Juneau. This is an ideal spot for the adventurous hiker or photographer, or the person that doesn't know their way around downtown Juneau.

13 Tulip Fields in Netherlands

Tulips have always been a prized possession in the Netherlands, even serving ascurrency in the past. The rainbow striped fields of tulips stretch out as far as the eye can see. Which makes these fields one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

14 The South Island of New Zealand

New Zealand is well known for its lush Lord of the Rings type scenery. But let's not forget about the South Island. The rocky coastlines, snowy mountains and even a fantastic wine growing region makes us forget all about the precious.

15 Naica Mine, Mexico

Do you like mining but hate all of that pesky Black Lung everyone's always whining about? Well then you'll love Mexico's Naica Mine. This working mine showcases some of the most beautiful selenite crystals. But don't worry, you don't have to be a miner to experience them for yourself.

16 Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan

Hitachi Seaside Park is quite a sight when autumn rolls around. Approximately 36,000 Kochia herb shrubs transition from a bright green into a grand spectacle of vivid crimson and pink land. Dr. Suess would be proud.

17 Bamboo Forests in Japan

Some species of Bamboo can grow up to 4 feet in just 24 hours, and can be as durable as steel-- showing us that Bamboo is not just a pretty face/awesome wood flooring. But it does make a truly beautiful forest that's definitely worth seeing.

18 Plitvice Lakes in Croatia

Since 1949, Plitvice has been set aside as a national park in Croatia. It was one of the first natural wonders to be protected by the UNESCO World Heritage List. The lavish forest and 16 interlinked lakes and waterfalls make it easy to see why.

19 The Ball Pyramid

The Ball Pyramid is actually the peak of an ancient massive volcano. Even though it is almost entirely devoid of life, just like the moon, we can't help but admire its mysterious beauty. If there were ever a prime spot for dunking it would surely be The Ball Pyramid, which bursts 1,843 feet out the Pacific Ocean.

20 Yasuni Park in the Amazon Rainforest

Yasuni Park is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. But it's estimated that 800 million barrels of crude oil are hidden beneath the forest. Most activists, including Leonardo Dicaprio and Al Gore share the view that Yasuni Park's 382 species of fish, 592 species of birds, and 150 species of amphibians make it much more valuable than oil. It's also ridiculously pretty.