A ’blue marble’ covered in swathes of indigo, green, and gold, our precious planet is filled with amazing landscapes. Formed by the forces of nature, Earth’s unique environment includes rainforests so dense they can only be seen from above, sandy desert oases that have fostered the world’s oldest civilisations, and gorgeous water features that look as if they were designed by an artist. For many travellers, the natural world easily beats man-made landmarks with its diversity, history, and eye-watering majesty. However, these monuments to Mother Nature can sometimes be as rare as the endangered creatures that call them home. The natural environment is under threat. Climate change means that within 50 years, some of these amazing sights could disappear, retreating into the past and melting away from the future. Thankfully, growing awareness of the climate crisis means much is being done to save these sights. As humans, our job is to live respectfully and sustainably, and that includes our travels. This bookazine will not only show you the wonders of the natural world, it will also demonstrate the most eco-conscious ways to visit them. Each destination is packed with useful tips and suggestions, from green modes of transport to the best eco-hotels. Grab your reusable water bottle and reef-safe sunscreen, and use this bookazine as a guide to your next sustainable vacation. Let’s get going!
✶ WELCOME TO ✶• WONDERS OF THE • NATURAL WORLD
✶ AMAZON RAINFOREST ✶ • Delve in the jungle, swim with pink dolphins and chase after jaguars in the world’s largest rainforest
✶ ATACAMA DESERT ✶ • One of the driest places on Earth, Chile’s Atacama Desert is an otherworldly experience
✶ OMETEPE ✶ • The volcanic island of Ometepe rises from Lake Nicaragua in the Central American country
✶ ARIZONA WAVE ✶ • Check out this striking sedimentary rock formation in the USA
✶ ARCHES NATIONAL PARK ✶ • Watch the sun spill its orange glow over this rugged geological landscape
✶ GRAND CANYON ✶ • Marvel at the beauty of this natural slice through southwest USA
✶ YOSEMITE ✶ • Where granite mountains carved by ancient glaciers provide a safe haven for wildlife
✶ GREAT SAND DUNES ✶ • Hike up America’s tallest sand dunes and slide right back down
✶ EVERGLADES ✶ • Meander through a magical mosaic of wetlands and mangroves in the Deep South
✶ MAMMOTH CAVE ✶ • Enlighten yourself with a visit to the longest known cave system in the world
✶ CANAIMA ✶ • Famous for its natural wonders, this park is an adventurer’s paradise
✶ MANUEL ANTONIO ✶ • If you’re an adventurer that also loves to chill on the beach, Costa Rica has the national park for you
✶ YELLOWSTONE ✶ • The world’s first national park is a true wilderness, teeming with geothermal wonders
✶ BRYCE CANYON ✶ • Teetering towers of rock called hoodoos seem to defy the laws of physics
✶ NIAGARA FALLS ✶ • Experience awesome power at North America’s iconic natural water feature
✶ HAWAI’I VOLCANOES ✶ • A living, constantly changing national park – and it’s still growing
✶ IGUAZU FALLS ✶ • These jaw-dropping waterfalls are an unmissable sight for any South American trip
✶ LENCOIS MARANHENSES ✶ • In northeast Brazil, the elements transpire to create the most unlikely of partnerships
✶ GALAPAGOS ✶ • The only place on Earth where you can meet tropical penguins, giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies
✶ TORRES DEL PAINE ✶ • A world of peaks, lakes and glaciers, Torres del Paine is Patagonian wilderness at its most spectacular
✶ LAKE TITICACA ✶ • A vast lake worthy of diving into, the birthplace of the Sun and a humble culture built on reeds
✶ GREAT BLUE HOLE ✶ • Dive down fifty shades of blue
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