What are the top 100 places to visit on earth? — featuring Ryan Shirley

0:00 What's up guys, my name is Ryan and the  last few years I've been exploring our   incredible world, and I want to share with you  my favorite places. So here's my Earth top 100! It's easy to forget how incredible our planet is.  From the wonders of South America, to the endless  

0:21 history of Europe, there's something worth  discovering in every corner of our world. This   video is a long one, so I've made timestamps so you  can jump around to your favorite locations.   Let's start this video off in Cape Town, South Africa. If you love ocean and mountainous Landscapes,  

0:37 you're in luck because Cape Town has both. One of  my favorite features of Cape Town is Lion's Head. It's   this wizard hat shaped peak that you can hike to  the top of. Another wild spot is Table Mountain. You   can take a cable car to the top and it offers  some of the most incredible views of Cape Town 

0:52 from up there. One of the best beaches in Cape  Town is Camp's Bay. The water may be chilly but it   offers some spectacular scenery all around. While  we're still in South Africa ,we're going to visit   Drakensberg. It's a set of mountains on the South  African &Lesotho border and is home to some of  

1:08 the most incredible scenery. One of the craziest  places is Tugela Falls. With a height around   1000 meters, it's the second tallest waterfall  in the world. The area that is located in is called the   Amphitheater. It is just this bowl of massive cliffs  that drop down to the gorge below. After we're  

1:25 gonna venture to Botswana to experience the  Okavango Delta. Located in the northern   part of the country, the Okavango Delta is this  massive seasonal swamp that can be seen from space.   The area gets flooded and it reaches its peak  water levels during the summer months. Due  

1:41 to the influx of water, animals come from all over  and it creates one of Africa's greatest wildlife   concentrations. From elephants wandering through  the chest deep water to Red Lechwe Antelope running   through the swamps, it's just incredible how much  wildlife exists in the Okavango Delta. One of the  

1:58 best ways to experience it is by taking a boat and  wandering through the endless canals and lagoons   marveling at all the wildlife. Afterwards we're  gonna head to the famous Victoria Falls, located on   the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria  is one of the longest waterfalls in the world  

2:14 with a length of 1708 meters. The Zambezi River  is what powers the waterfall and one thing that   I think that's unique about it is how it plunges  into this narrow gorge. It's something unique I've   never seen in any other waterfalls. There's this  one place on the falls called Devil's Pool, where  

2:30 you can sit in the water right in the edge of  the waterfall. It looks like you're gonna fall   in but thankfully the current isn't that strong.  After we're gonna visit the country of Namibia.   Located on the Atlantic coast above South  Africa. When people think of Namibia the  

2:44 Namib Desert probably comes to mind. It's full of  massive orange sand dunes and those Oryx Antelope.   One of my favorite places in the Namib desert  is Deadvlei. It's this clay pan surrounded by massive   dunes and what makes it so unique is that there's  these trees that died 600 years ago because water  

3:01 stopped coming into the area and they are frozen  in time. After we're going to visit Tanzania. I   think Tanzania is one of the most incredible  countries in Africa. From the safari to Mount   Kilimanjaro, there's just so much to see. If you  like tropical Vibes you can visit Zanzibar. It's  

3:17 this island archipelago located just off the coast  of Tanzania. it's home to white sand beaches in a   phenomenal coastline. Another one of my favorite  places in Tanzania is the Serengeti. When it comes   to the African safari, the Serengeti is one of  the best places to witness Africa's Wildlife.  

3:32 It's home to The Great Migration which is when  the wildebeest make a circular loop around the   Serengeti into Kenya's Maasai Mara every year. The  iconic feature of Tanzania, and African general is   Mount Kilimanjaro. It's the tallest place in Africa  and also the highest freestanding mountain in the  

3:48 world with an elevation of 5895 meters. What's  great about Mount Kilimanjaro is that it can be   summited without climbing gear. The journey takes  anywhere from 5 to 10 days to complete. I'd  love to do it someday. One of the best places  to view Mount Kilimanjaro is from the  

4:06 Amboseli National Park. It's located right across the border  in Kenya and I think it has one of the best views   in the world. Not only because it has a great view  of Kilimanjaro, but it's often coupled with animals such   as elephants roaming free throughout the park. I  mean it's a scene straight out of Lion King!  

4:21 Afterwards we're going to venture to Ethiopia to  visit the Simien mountains. They are home to the   highest point in Ethiopia. One of my favorite  features of the Simien mountains is its wildlife.   They are home to the Gelada baboons, also known  as the bleeding heart monkey, which can only be  

4:36 found in the Ethiopia Highlands. I mean it's  just such an interesting part of Africa.   Afterwards we're going to visit the islands of  the Seychelles. Located in the Indian Ocean   off the coast of East Africa, the Seychelles are an  archipelago made up of 115 islands and are home to  

4:52 some of the world's most famous beaches. When  you fly to the Seychelles, you'll probably come to   the island of Mahe. It's the biggest island in the  archipelago and also home to Victoria which is   the Island's capital. There's a lot to do and  see on Mahe and it's also a great place to venture  

5:06 off to the other Islands. One of the most famous  places in all the Seychelles is the beach called   Anse Source d'Argent. it's located on the Island  La Digue, which you can reach by taking a ferry   from the neighboring islands. It's often rated as  one of the world's most beautiful beaches and I  

5:21 totally understand why. It has these massive  Granite Boulders that create an otherworldly   landscape. Afterwards we're gonna visit Madagascar. After  Indonesia, Madagascar is the largest island country   in the world. One thing unique about Madagascar,  is that ninety percent of its plants and animal  

5:37 species are found nowhere else in the world. One  of the most famous places in Madagascar is The   Baobab Avenue. It's this dirt street lined with  Grandidier's Baobab trees which are over 30   meters tall and almost 3000 years old. Another  destination to visit in Africa is the island  

5:53 of Reunion. Located in the Indian Ocean, Reunion is a  French territory with some of the most incredible   terrain. It is a volcanic island and totally reminds me  of Hawaii. One of the most striking features of the   island is the volcano called Piton de la Fournaise.  It's currently one of the most active volcanoes  

6:10 in the world with its most recent eruption in  2020. Reunion just has some of the most insane   scenery. After we're gonna visit the nearby island  of Mauritius. Unlike Reunion, Mauritius is its own   country. It's an incredibly beautiful island with  impressive mountain peaks and landscapes. Probably  

6:26 the most well-known feature of Mauritius, is its  underwater waterfall. While it isn't actually a   waterfall, it creates an illusion of one and can  best be seen from the air. After we're gonna   head up to Egypt to visit the Pyramids of Giza. As  one of the Ancient Wonders of the World, I think  

6:42 the Pyramids of Giza are someone most baffling  and intriguing structures on Earth. To think that   thousands of years ago, millions of massive stone  blocks were used to build one of the largest   structures on Earth, it's just hard to comprehend. The pyramids are full of mystery. Like how in  

6:57 the world were they built? what was their purpose?  And just many other questions. Some archaeologists   believe that the pyramids served as a tomb for the  Pharaohs, but I think they had a different purpose.   Another interesting fact about the pyramids is  that the coordinates are the exact same numbers at  

7:12 the speed of light. I mean whether that means something or it's just a crazy coincidence, it's definitely   something to think about. Afterwards we're  gonna head over to Jordan to visit Petra.   Famous for being one of the wonders of the world, I first  remember seeing Petra in the Indiana Jones movie. 

7:26 It's believed that the area was settled by the  Nabateans around the 4th Century BC, where they   made Petra as the capital city of their Kingdom.  I think the most impressive place in Petra is the  Treasury. It's his temple that was carved straight  out of sandstone Rock and is believed to have  

7:40 served as a mausoleum for the Nabatean kingdom.  It got its name as the Treasury because local   Bedouins believed treasure was hidden inside. While  we're still in Jordan we're gonna head over to the   Wadi Rum Desert. Located near the border of Saudi  Arabia, Wadi Rum is this incredible desert landscape  

7:56 with unique Rock features it's been the filming  location for movies such as Aladdin and Star Wars.   It really feels like you're on another planet here  and no wonder why so many films are created in   this beautiful desert. Afterwards we're going  to head over to Saudi Arabia. Located in the Middle  

8:11 East, Saudi Arabia was a rather mysterious country  until opened its borders to tourists in 2019. The   largest and capital city of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.  It's a major Financial Hub and full of fascinating   skyscrapers. One of the most interesting places  in Saudi is called Al-Ula. It's located in the  

8:30 Northwestern part of the country and it's home to  some fascinating rock formations and ancient tombs.   The area was founded back in the 6th century and  just full so much history. After we're gonna head   over to the UAE to visit Dubai. Now Dubai is one of  the wildest places I've ever been. It's basically  

8:46 what happens when a city has a blank slate, and  limitless budget to make some of the craziest   buildings and structures in the world. It's home  to the Burj Khalifa which is the world's tallest   building at 830 meters high. When I was there  I went to the top 124th floor and afterwards I  

9:02 went down to watch the spectacular Dubai fountain  show. It was such a cool experience and I just had   a great time walking around and enjoying the  light show on the Burj Khalifa. One cool thing   I did while I was in Dubai was I went on a desert  Safari. We went out to the middle of the desert and  

9:16 got in some cars and drove on the dunes. It was a  little sketch but I had a good time watching the   sunset and experiencing the crazy deserts of the  UAE. After we're gonna head over to the Himalayas   to visit Nepal. Nicknamed the roof of the world,  Nepal is home to eight mountains that are over  

9:33 8000 meters high including the world's tallest  peak, Mount Everest. If you do visit Nepal you're   probably flying to the capital city of Kathmandu.  It's a bustling Place surrounded by the Himalayan   Mountains famous for its temples and monasteries.  One thing I want to do someday is hike to  

9:49 Everest Base Camp. You can start by flying into  the sketchy Lukla airport and then take about two   weeks to make the round-trip Journey. Base camp is  up at an elevation of 17,600 feet I mean Nepal is   such an incredible country and I hope you all  can visit. After we're gonna visit the country  

10:06 of Pakistan. I think Pakistan is one of the most  underrated countries in Asia. It has a vast array   of landscapes but my favorite feature of Pakistan is its mountains. They are absolutely unbelievable   and after Nepal they are home to the tallest  mountains in the world. One of the most intriguing  

10:21 places in Pakistan for me is fairy Meadows. It's  this beautiful base camp that you need to take   this sketchy road to get to. It's shadowed over by  Nanga Parpat, which is the ninth tallest mountain   in the world at 8125 meters and the overall  scenery here is just mind-blowing with the  

10:37 glacier and everything. I mean Pakistan's Mountains  truly are on another level. After we're going to   visit the country of Sri Lanka. located right below  India, Sri Lanka is an island country full of lush   landscapes and intriguing destinations. One of  the most recognizable places on Sri Lanka is  

10:53 Sigiriya, or Lion's Rock. it's this massive monolith  that sticks out the landscape and on top of it   there's an ancient Fortress that was built on  the 5th Century A.D. Today it stands is one of   the best preserved examples of ancient urban  planning. Afterwards we're going to head over  

11:08 to India to visit the Taj Mahal. When I think  of India the Taj Mahal almost all always comes to   mind. It was complete in the year 1653 and took  over a billion dollars (adjusted for inflation)   to complete. It was built by the Mughal Emperor  at the time as a place to house the tomb of his  

11:25 favorite wife. It just blows my mind that this was  created almost 400 years ago. Today it stands as   a symbol for India and receives over 6 million  visitors a year. Another intriguing destination   in India is Varanasi. Located on the Ganges River,  Varanasi is one of the most religious and sacred  

11:41 sites in India, as it serves as a central place for  many traditions in the Hindu religion. It's one of   the oldest continually inhabited cities dating  back almost 4000 years. I mean the history and   culture here is just on another level, truly is  an incredible place to experience. After we're  

11:56 going to visit Ladakh. Located on the borders of  Pakistan and Tibet, Ladakh is one of the highest   regions in India, as it's nestled in some of the  biggest mountains in the world. There's a lot   of beautiful monasteries and sites to see and the  landscapes up there are just so interesting. It's  

12:11 also one of the best places to see snow leopards.  another scenic place in Ladakh is the Pangong Lake.   One third of its India and the other part is  in China. It's the highest saltwater lake in the   world with an elevation of 4350 meters. The color  of the lake is this dark blue color, that's such  

12:28 a contrast between the red arid mountains. After  we're going to visit the country of the Maldives.   Now when people imagine paradise, the Maldives  might come to mind. Located in the Indian Ocean,   the Maldives is a country made up 1192 Islands.  It's famous for its white sand beaches, resorts and  

12:45 crystal clear waters. I mean if you're looking for  an ideal honeymoon destination or just a relaxing   vacation, the Maldives is your place. After we're  going to visit the country of Bangladesh. Almost   completely surrounded by India, Bangladesh is a  lush and vibrant country full of natural beauty  

13:01 and culture. The capital city of the country is  Dhaka, its old town is one of the most chaotic   and wild places I've seen. If you want to see  some of Bangladesh's nature the Chittagong Hill   tracks offer some incredible landscapes with its  lush rolling hills and it's also where the  

13:15 highest place in the country is located. If you  want to see the coast, Cox's Bazaar is home to   the world's longest natural beach with a length of  155 kilometers. Bangladesh really is an incredible   country that deserves to be experienced. Now  afterwards we're going to visit the ancient city  

13:30 of Bagan. Located in the country of Myanmar,  Bagan is this ancient city and is home to over    2000 Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries.  During the 9th to 13th centuries, the Bagan   Kingdom resided here. Which later became Myanmar.  Today Bagan is one of the most visited places in  

13:47 the country. Afterwards we're going to head to  Angkor Wat. Located in Cambodia, Angkor Wat is a   temple complex and it's the largest religious  monument in the world. It's easily one of the   most remarkable ancient structures on Earth and  it's just hard to fathom this place. Angkor Wat  

14:01 was built in the 12th century by the Khmer Empire  and it took 28 years to construct and was first   used as a Hindu Temple dedicated to the god Vishnu  but towards the end of this Century Angkor Wat was   used to worship Buddhism. Today it's one of the  most renowned and visit religious sites in the  

14:17 world and I totally understand why. Afterwards  we're going to visit Vietnam to visit the Ban Gioc Waterfalls  Located in the northern part of  Vietnam, straddling the Chinese border. Ban Gioc is   the biggest waterfall in Southeast Asia. I mean the  scenery here is just absolutely insane with the  

14:34 iconic karst mountains in the background. You can  take a boat ride to get up close to the waterfall.   I mean this place is just freaking magical. Another  amazing spot in Vietnam is Ha Long Bay. Located in   the Gulf of Tonkin, Ha Long Bay is this incredible  area made up of emerald waters and thousands of  

14:49 limestone Islands covered in Lush vegetation.  Probably the best way to experience Ha Long   Bay is by taking a cruise. It can just be a few  hours, but I recommend at least doing an overnight   cruise so you can witness the Ha Long bay during  sunrise and sunset. Afterwards we're gonna head  

15:03 to Thailand to visit the Phi Phi Islands. I first saw  these islands while watching Leonardo DiCaprio's   film "The Beach". To reach the Phi Phi Islands, you can  take hour-long ferries from the nearby cities. The   main islands have lots of amenities such as hotels  and restaurants and is a great place to venture  

15:18 after the other Islands. I think my favorite  one is Koh Phi Phi Lee. It's this insane island you   can boat around and snorkel. Another amazing place  in Thailand is Phang Nga Bay, it's this Mangrove area   located near Krabi and it has this almost perfect  winding river that cuts through the mangroves with  

15:34 jagged mountains on both sides. Another amazing  nearby place is Railay Beach. It's located just   outside of Krabi and you can arrive by boat  there's just these massive rocks that overlook   the beach and it's a perfect place to watch the  sunset. Afterwards we're gonna head to the mainland  

15:49 of Thailand to visit Khao Sok National Park. This  place is really interesting, there's this massive   lake and even though it was created as a result of  a dam. The landscapes here are otherworldly. There's   limestone mountains and rainforest vegetation, home  to animals such as the Asian elephant and tigers.  

16:04 If you can, I recommend staying here more than one  day it can spend the night on one of the Lakes   floating houses and just go hiking or boating  throughout the park. After we're gonna head to   the Philippines to visit Palawan. When I think of the  Philippines, the landscapes of Palawan come to mind.  

16:18 Jagged Limestone Islands, crystal clear waters,  and phenomenal landscapes everywhere you look. I   think one of the best places in Palawan is El Nido.  there's just so many little islands and places to   venture off to. I mean it's truly is Paradise here.  another nearby place is Coron. It has very similar  

16:34 landscapes to El Nido, but I'd say it's better  for Island tours and snorkeling. I mean both are   phenomenal travel destinations. After we're gonna  head over to Indonesia to visit Bali. Bali has been   one of the most popular travel destinations the  last few years! With its relatively cheap prices  

16:49 and incredible tropical landscapes, it's easy to  see why. One of the most popular places to visit   in Bali is Nusa Penida. It's an island right  off the coast of Bali it's famous for having   White Cliffs coupled with perfect beaches.  The rest of Bali is just full of rice terraces,  

17:05 prime surf spots, and jungle waterfalls. After Bali,  we're gonna head over to Mount Bromo! Located on   the neighboring island of Java, I think mount  Bromo is one of the most impressive volcanoes   in the world. The volcano itself isn't anything  crazy, but the views of the massive crater and  

17:21 the other volcanoes in the background is just  unbelievable. Although Mount Bromo is very active   volcano, you can hike up to the top and walk around  its rim. Another one of my favorite destinations in   Indonesia is the Komodo National Park. It's an  archipelago made up of three islands and it's  

17:36 home to the Komodo dragon. My favorite island in  the park is Padar. It's this little island with   no development on it and there's also no Komodo  Dragons. You can only reach Padar by Boat. I mean   I'd love to sail around these islands one day.  Afterwards we're going to visit Raja Ampat. Often  

17:51 called the last Paradise on Earth, Raja Ampat is  an archipelago made up of 1500 Islands. It's known   for having some of the most pristine marine life  and it's one of the best places in the world to   go diving. One of the most impressive places on  Raja Ampat is the Wayag islands. There's just  

18:07 dozens of these little islets and coves to  explore. And I can understand why it's called   Paradise on Earth. After we're gonna head over  to Australia to visit Whitehaven Beach. Regularly   voted as one of the best beaches in the world  Whitehaven Beach is located on the Whitsunday  

18:22 Islands and it can be reached by taking a boat or  seaplane. The sand is made up of Silica giving it   this white color and when combined with the blue  ocean water, it creates this swirly turquoise mix   that winds back into the Island's Inland. It's just  incredible to look at. Now probably one of the most  

18:38 famous places on Australia is the Great Barrier  Reef. It's located in the northeastern Coast of   Australia and it's the biggest reef system in  the world stretching over 2300 kilometers.   It can be seen from space and is the world's largest  structures made by living organisms. No wonder why  

18:54 it's one of the seven natural wonders of the  world. It's home to over 10 percent of all the   ocean's fish species and there's also plenty  of whales and sharks there. I mean it would be   a dream to go scuba diving here one day. Another  incredible place on Australia's Mainland near  

19:08 the Barrier Reef is the Daintree Rainforest. It's  a combination of mountains, untouched beaches, and   possibly the oldest rainforest in the world, which  began over 110 million years ago. The rainforest   is home to animals such as the Cassowary, which  is one of the world's biggest birds. the Daintree  

19:24 Rainforest has Landscapes that I had no idea existed  in Australia. The area around Cape Tribulation is   so scenic with sea mountains covered in the lush  rainforest vegetation. After we're going   to head into Australia's center to visit the  Outback. When you look at Australia from space,  

19:39 you'll notice that basically all the cities are on  the coast, but the interior of the country is this   orange desolate landscape with hardly anyone  living there and that's the Outback. The most   iconic landmark of the Outback is the Uluru or  Ayers Rock. It's this massive monolith made up of  

19:55 sandstone it's a sacred site for the indigenous  Australians. Believed to be a resting site for   ancient Spirits. There's definitely an energy  there and it's just bizarre how it sits alone   in the desolate Outback. After we're going to visit  the nearby country of New Zealand. After seeing  

20:10 movies like Lord of the Rings, I think it's safe to  say, we all want to visit New Zealand one day.   New Zealand is made up of 700 Islands, but the two  major ones are the North and South if you're down   for more adventure and crazy Landscapes, I'd say  the South iIsland is where it's at. It's home to the  

20:26 Southern Alps where Mount Cook is located. It's the  tallest mountain in New Zealand and stands over   12,218 feet high. Another cool spot is the Milford  Sound. Described as the Eighth Wonder of the world,   the Milford Sound is a fjord that was carved  out by glaciers during the Ice Age. It's one of  

20:42 the wettest places in the world and the whole area  is just full of rainforest and magical waterfalls.   If you're more into beaches, the North Island  offers so many. One of my favorites is Cathedral   Cove, it's located on the Coromandel Peninsula  and requires a decent walk to reach the beach, but  

20:57 you'll be rewarded with one of New Zealand's most  beautiful beaches. Afterwards we're going to visit   the beautiful islands of French Polynesia. Located in  the South Pacific, French Polynesia is made up of   over 100 Islands. One of the most stunning islands  is Bora Bora. I mean look at this place, it doesn't  

21:12 even look real. Just how they're is a coral reef that surroundeds the island and Crystal Clear Lagoon just   blows my mind. It couldn't be more perfect, if  you got some money to blow you can stay at one   of the ocean Bungalows that are built right above  the water. The center of the island is a dormant  

21:26 volcano called Mount Otemanu and it stands at  impressive 727 meters tall. Another one of my   favorite Islands in French Polynesia is Mo'orea.  This place is just insanely beautiful similar to   Bora Bora, the whole island of Mo'orea is surrounded  by protective coral reef and the mountains here  

21:43 are just stunning. Another cool thing about Mo'orea  and French Polynesia in general is one of the best   places to see the humpback whales, who come  here during the late summer and early fall   months. While we're still in the South Pacific,  we're going to visit Rarotonga. As the largest  

21:57 of the Cook Islands, Rarotonga is home to 13,000  people. Similar to French Polynesia, Rarotonga   has some impressive mountains and a coral reef  that protects this little island. There's also this   really cool rock formation called the needle that  is a fun hike to go on. Afterwards you're going to  

22:13 visit the Isle of Pines, located just off of New  Caledonia, the Isle of Pines is this really peculiar   Island. I mean when I imagine a Tropical Paradise  I certainly don't think of pine trees but the Isle   of Pines sure is an exception. To reach the island  you can come by a plane or Ferry. While you're  

22:29 there you can explore the crystal clear lagoons, accompanied with white sand and endless pine trees.   I mean it's just such a unique and beautiful island.  After we're gonna head to the Caribbean to visit   St Lucia. Of all the Caribbean islands, I think St  Lucia is one of the most impressive. My favorite  

22:44 features of Saint Lucia is its pitons which  are these jagged mountains that come straight   out of the ocean. I mean I could totally imagine  Jack Sparrow sailing his ship with this as his   backdrop. Right above St Lucia is the island of  Martinique. It's a French territory and it sure is  

22:59 beautiful. It has everything from historical towns  to beaches perfect for surfing the highest point   on the island is Mount Pele with an elevation of  1397 meters. Right below the volcano is this town   of Saint Pierre, it was founded back in 1635 and was known as the Paris the Caribbean.  

23:16 In 1902 Mount Pele erupted and the whole town  was sadly destroyed. Thankfully today it's been   restored and I just love the backdrop it has  with the coast and Mount Pele. Another one of   my favorite places in the Caribbean is Guadeloupe.  It's a set at 12 islands, and like Martinique, it's  

23:33 a French overseas region. One of the most beautiful  places on Guadalupe is Terre-de-Haut, it's this little   commune that you can reach by ferry from the  neighboring Island. Once you reach it, there's   this fortification called Fort Napoleon and it  was built in the 18th century and the views of  

23:48 the bay you get up there are just phenomenal. Afterwards we're going to head over to   Central America to experience Belize. Belize is  one of my all-time favorite countries. I may be   a little biased because I lived there for over  a year. It's one of the most colorful and diverse  

24:01 places I've ever been. It's home to the second  largest coral reef system in the world and it's   home to animals, crystal clear waters, and ancient  ruins. One of my favorite places in Belize is this   ruin called Xunantunitch. It's one of Belize's  most impressive and easily accessible ruins.  

24:16 Xunantunich translates to sculpture of the lady.  Another one of Belize's most iconic sights is   the Great Blue Hole and when you think of Belize  this is what you'll probably think of. It's over 1000 feet wide and 400 feet deep truly one of the  most unique locations on Earth. After we're gonna  

24:32 head over to Guatemala to visit Tikal. Located in  the rainforests of northern Guatemala, Tikal is one   of the most incredible archaeological sites in the  world. The area was first inhabited around the 6th   Century BC but Tikal really began to flourish  between the years 200 to 850 A.D as it served as  

24:50 the capital of one of the most powerful ancient  Mayan Kingdoms. At its peak, there was about 60,000 Mayans in Tikal and the surrounding area. I would love to go back in time and see what it   was like to live back then. Around the end of the  9th century, Tikal's population plummeted, possibly  

25:06 due to overpopulation and lack of food. Today it's  an incredible place to visit I love walking around   and marveling at all the temples. Afterwards,  we're going to head over to Mexico to visit the   Pyramids of Teotihuacan. Located about an hour  and a half outside of Mexico City, Teotihuacan

25:21 is one of the most impressive archaeological  sites in all of Mexico. It's believed to have   been established around 100 BC and grew to be  one of the largest cities in the world at its   time, with an estimated population of 125,000  people. My favorite place there is the Pyramid  

25:37 of the Sun. It was constructed around 200 A.D and  is one of the largest structures in Mesoamerica.  the Pyramid of the moon is another impressive  pyramid there. I just love how it's lined up   with the Avenue of the Dead with the Cerro Gordo  Mountain as its backdrop. After we're gonna head  

25:53 to Venezuela to witness Angel Falls! Known as the  tallest waterfall in the world with a height of 979 meters. Now special thanks to my buddy Ellis Van  Jason for sharing his FPV footage from here and   many other parts of this video. He ventured into  the depths of the Venezuelan jungle for two weeks  

26:11 to get some of the world's most incredible footage  of this waterfall. I mean it's seriously jaw   dropping. I'll link his video of his Venezuelan  Adventure in the description below so you can   check it out for yourself. Now to reach Angel Falls  it's not an easy Journey. You'll fly into this town  

26:24 of Canaima and from there you'll take a day boat  trip up the river to reach the Falls. while it's   not an easy journey to get there, the falls are  more than worth it. While we're still on the   topic of waterfalls, the world's tallest single drop  waterfall is in the neighboring country of Guyana.  

26:39 It's called Kaieteur Falls and has a height of 226  meters. You can reach the Falls by flying into a   small airport. I just love the remotest of this  place, there's literally nothing around besides   the powerful waterfall. Afterwards we're going to  head over to Brazil to visit Lençóis Maranhenses.

26:56 Located in northeastern part of the country, Lençóis Maranhenses is one of the most unique landscapes   in South America. It's this almost endless array of  sand dunes, that fill up with these Caribbean Blue   lagoons during the rainy season. You may recognize  this landscape from the planet Vormir in The  

27:12 Avengers movie. Afterwards, we're going gonna visit  Rio de Janeiro. I was lucky enough to visit Rio   de Janeiro a few years ago and I have to say  it's one of the most wild and vibrant cities   I've ever visited. It's home to beautiful beaches  and gigantic Granite mountains one of the most  

27:27 famous places in Rio de Janeiro is the Christ the  Redeemer. It's this massive statue that's over 38 meters tall and sits on top of the stone Pinnacle  overlooking all of Rio De Janeiro. When I was there   it was absolutely packed with people but I still  had a great time walking around and marveling at  

27:43 this iconic location. Another one of my favorite  places in Rio was Ipanema Beach. Before   visiting Brazil, this is what I imagined Rio to be  like and Ipanema Beach didn't let me down. I mean   Rio de Janeiro is just a Vibe all around. After  we're going to visit Iguazu Falls. I think after  

28:00 Angel Falls, Iguazu is one of the most recognizable  waterfalls in all of South America. It's located   right in the Brazilian and Argentina border and  it's the most powerful water flow system in the   world. At its peak, Iguazu can have up to 3,300  waterfalls. The most recognizable feature of  

28:16 Iguazu Falls is the Devil's Throat. It's this  horseshoe-shaped chasm where majority of the   water goes. After we're going to venture down to  Patagonia. Located in both bottom halves of Chile   and Argentina, Patagonia is easily one of the most  beautiful regions in the world. It has fjords like  

28:32 Norway, Sounds like New Zealand, and the mountains  are comparable to the Alps. One of the most   famous places in Patagonia is Torres Del Paine. It's  located on the Chilean side, Torres Del Paine is   a national park home to animals such as Guanacos  and Pumas and it's named after its iconic three  

28:49 Granite Towers. Another one of the most well-known  places in Patagonia is Fitz Roy. It's this Mountain   range located on the Argentinian side. I think  it's possibly one of the most beautiful mountains   in the world. There's several glacial lakes and  viewpoints tomorrow this mountain range from.

29:05 The area is just spectacular. After we're  gonna head over to Easter Island. Also known as   Rapa Nui, Easter Island is located over 3000 km  off the coast of Chile, making it one of the most   remote islands in the world. It's believed that  the island was settled around the year 1200 by  

29:21 Polynesians who sailed from French Polynesia. What  makes the island so mysterious and famous is its   Moai statues. There are over 900 Moai on the island  and the tallest reach over 10 meters tall. It's a   mystery how these statues were transported but  it's believed that logs were used to move the  

29:36 Moai across the island. Pretty fascinating stuff.  After we're going to Peru to visit Machu Picchu.   Nestled in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu stands  as one of the most incredible archaeological sites   in the world. It was built around 1450 by the  Incans and believed had been constructed as  

29:53 an estate for the Incan Emperor at the time. Machu Picchu was abandoned in the year 1572,   probably due to the nearby Spanish conquests, and many of the people may have gotten    smallpoxs. The Citadel was overground by the forest  and remained hidden until 1911 when it was found  

30:08 by the American Explorer, Hiram Bingham. Today, Machu Picchu is one of the world's most well known   archaeological sites. To reach Machu Picchu you can  hike there, or you can also take a train. Afterwards   we're going to head over to Bolivia to experience  the Uyuni Salt Flats. Located in the Bolivian Andes 

30:24 mountains lies the largest Salt Flat in the world.  One of the most peculiar places on the Salt Flats   is this little island called Incahuasi. it's  located in the middle of the salt flats with   nothing around and it's home to Giant cacti and  the landscape just fills otherworldly. Another  

30:39 interesting fact about these Salt Flats is that  when it rained it creates the world's biggest   mirror. If you can't make it to South America,  there's another Salt Flats called Bonneville   in the state of Utah in the USA. I've been there  several times and I can say both are amazing  

30:54 and worth the journey. After we're gonna visit the  Galapagos Islands. Located right on the Equator, the   Galapagos Islands are volcanic archipelago made  up of 21 Islands they were discovered in the 16th   century and later popularized by Charles Darwin  who studied the Island's unique endemic animal  

31:11 species. Some of my favorite animals on the island  are the marine iguanas and the Blue-footed Birds.   After we're gonna head to the Hawaiian Islands  to visit Kauai. Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai   is the oldest making it the most beautiful and  diverse. It's nicknamed The Garden Island and  

31:27 when you go there you'll understand why. One of  my favorite places on Kauai is the Napali Coast.   There are very few places in the world, if any, that  can match the beauty of this Coastline. The Napali   Coast is filled with sea cliffs that rise over  1000 meters from the ocean contrasted with deep  

31:43 narrow valleys that empty to the sea below. There  are several ways to experience in the Napali Coast .  One of the best ways is by helicopter it can be  a little expensive but it offers incredible   views of the cliffs. Another great way is through  a boat tour. You'll be able to experience the coast  

31:58 from a new perspective and you can also jump off  the boat and do some snorkeling in the ocean. It's   truly phenomenal. If you're on a budget like me,  there's plenty of hikes and lookout spots you can   go to have an amazing experience exploring  the Napali Coast. While we're still in Hawaii  

32:13 we're going to visit the island of Oahu. Of all  the islands in Hawaii I have to say that Oahu   is my favorite. I lived here for almost a year  on the North Shore it was some of the greatest   times of my life.If you love hiking, surfingm and  Adventures, Oahu is the place for you. One of the  

32:29 most popular places on Oahu is Waikiki. It's a  perfect combination of city and ocean. The beach   is lined with high-rise hotels and it's a perfect  place to surf and catch some waves. Another one of   my favorite places on Oahu is the North Shore. The  North Shore is made up of 17 miles of Coastline  

32:45 that is home to some of the greatest surfing in  the world. One of the most well-known beaches on   the North Shore is the Bonzai pipeline. The waves  are created by a super sharp and dangerous Reef   that causes the waves to break just right. During  the winter months, some of the most popular surfing  

33:00 competitions are held here and the waves can reach  over 20 feet high. When there aren't crazy waves I   just love swimming on the North Shore, the water is  so clear and the waves are so fun to swim in. After   we're gonna head to California to visit Yosemite  National park. Now Yosemite is one of the most  

33:15 stunning national parks in all the U.S. It's famous  for its massive Granite Cliffs, clear streams, and   gigantic waterfalls. One of my favorite features  of the park is the Half Dome. It's this gigantic   piece of granite that rises over 5000 feet from  the valley below. Another impressive feature of  

33:32 the park is the Yosemite Falls. it's one of the  world's tallest waterfalls with a height of 1430   feet. From Yosemite we're going to take a drive  on Big Sur. Located on the Pacific 101 Highway   Big Sur is one of America's most scenic roads,  known for its winding turns seaside cliffs and  

33:50 views of the misty coastline. One of the coolest  places on Big Sur is the Bixby Creek Bridge. It's   just so photogenic with the coastline. Now another  one of my favorite spots is the McWay Falls,   which is this 80-foot waterfall that falls onto  the beach below. After exploring California we're  

34:06 going to make the drive up to Oregon. I have  to say Oregon is one of my favorite States in   all the US. It's home to massive volcanoes and  countless waterfalls. Me and my wife did a road   trip through the state a few years ago and it  was extremely enjoyable. I think Oregon is home  

34:21 to some of the best Coastline in America, I highly  recommend just driving up the 101 coastal highway.   One of my favorite places on the drive is Cannon  Beach. If you watched the movie The Goonies, you'll   recognize it. Another beautiful spot is the Samuel  H Boardman Scenic Corridor, it's one of the most  

34:37 beautiful spots on the Oregon coast in my opinion.  After we're going to visit Yellowstone National Park. Located in Wyoming, Yellowstone is one of  the USA's most visited national parks. One of   the most famous places in Yellowstone is the Grand  Prismatic Spring, it's the third largest hot spring  

34:54 in the world with a depth of 160 feet and from  above it displays a remarkable rainbow color. You   can walk on the platforms around the spring but  you'll get the best view by taking the short hike   up to the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook. Another  iconic spot in the park is Old Faithful, it's one  

35:12 of the world's most famous geysers because of  its reliability it erupts around every 90 minutes   and the boiling water can reach 185 feet high.  Afterwards you're going to visit the American   Southwest. Composed of states such as Utah and  Arizona, I think the Southwest is one of the most  

35:29 beautiful places in the USA. It has some of the  world's most unique rock formations and some of   America's best national parks. One of my favorite  places in the Southwest is Moab. Located in Utah,   Moab is a hub for adventure and exploration what's  great about Moab is there's tons of activities you can  

35:45 do in and around it. One of my favorites is the  Fisher Towers, it's just about a 40 minutes Drive   outside of Moab. It's home to the Titan Tower  which is claimed to be the largest freestanding   Rock Tower in the U.S with a prominence of 700  feet. You can do about a Four Mile round trip hike  

36:03 and experience all the towers From Below which  is such a cool hike with Incredible views.   Another cool spot right outside of Moab is Corona  Arch. I remember the first time I saw place was in   Devon Supertramp's video where they made a giant  rope swing off of it. To get to the arch it's  

36:19 a fairly easy hike of 2.4 miles round trip. If you  want to avoid the heat I recommend doing the hike   early in the morning or in the evening and it's  just such a beautiful Arch. When you stand under   it you realize how huge it is. One of the most  famous places in the American southwest is the  

36:35 Grand Canyon. Known as one of the seven natural  wonders of the world, it's a one mile deep 277   mile long Gorge that has been carved and sculpted  by the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon is home to   endless activities and forms of exploration. Nearly  5.5 million people come to visit this Canyon every  

36:54 year and it's easy to see why. After we're gonna  head up to Alaska. When you think of endless  wilderness, Alaska is it. It's a land full of some  of the world's biggest mountains and Glaciers and   when I look at the Landscapes here they're just  so vast and untouched. One of the most wild places  

37:09 in Alaska is the Aleutian Islands. I think this may  be one of the most incredible destinations in all   the US. Located in the Bering Sea, the Aleutian  Islands are made up of 300 Islands the largest   settlement on the islands is Unalaska with about  4000 residents. There's an airport there and a  

37:26 decent amount of infrastructure considering  the remoteness of the island. The Landscapes   here remind me of Iceland with its volcanic  terrain and just harshness. The islands are also   full of History. During World War II, Japan landed  and occupied two of the Aleutian Islands making  

37:41 it the only Invasion on U.S soil during World  War II. Afterwards we're going to head over   to Canada to visit British Columbia. Sandwiched right  between Alaska and Washington, British Columbia is   an incredible area full of massive mountains and  endless beauty. British Columbia Is a Wonderland  

37:57 if you're into action sports it has some of the  world's best mountain biking and kayaking and it's   also where the ski resort Whistler is located. While  we're still in Canada, we're going to visit Banff National Park. If you love gigantic mountains and  pristine Alpine Lakes this is the place for you.  

38:13 It's Canada's oldest National Park and easily one of  the most scenic. My favorite place in the park is   Moraine Lake. It just has this stunning turquoise  water with a backdrop of the Rockies mountains.   It's hard to match that scenery. After we're  gonna visit the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan!  

38:28 From the snow-covered northern island of Sapporo,  to the Japanese Alps, this little island country   has so much to offer. When you get to Japan  you can visit Tokyo, it's the largest city in   the world with a population over 37 million. From  Tokyo you can Venture about an hour and a half  

38:43 outside to visit Mount Fuji. The active volcano  is the tallest peak in Japan with a high of 12,388 feet. It's a perfect cone shape and acts as  a sacred symbol for the country. A great place to   view Mount Fuji from is Lake Kawaguchi. You can  get a wonderful view of the volcano from there  

39:00 and overall it's just a beautiful area nearby is  the Chureito Pagoda which offers one of the most   incredible views of the Sacred volcano. Afterwards  we're going to head over to China to visit the   magical mountains of Zhangjiajie. Located in  the Yunnan Province ,this Forest is home to some  

39:16 of the world's most bizarre scenery. The park is  full of these Rock pillars that ascend from the   forest floor. The are covered in Lush vegetation  and often Misty clouds adding to their magic.   These rock pillars are the inspiration behind the  floating mountains in the movie Avatar. After  

39:32 we're going to visit the province of Guangxi.  Located in southern China on the Vietnam border this   place is absolutely incredible. When I imagine  China this is the type of Landscapes I imagine.   Lush valley's, vast cave systems, and mountains that  look like they are straight out of a Dr Seuss book!

39:49 One of my favorite places in the province is  Yangshou. Located near the city of Guilin, the area   is full of the iconic karst mountains throughout  their Province there are just thousands of these   uniquely shaped mountains they are made  from eroded Limestone and I think they're  

40:03 so fascinating. Anyways I just want to take a boat  down the Li River and explore all that Yangshou   has to offer. Afterwards we're going to visit  the Great Wall of China, this may be be the most   notable feature of China, and with reason. When I  think of the Great Wall of China, I imagined one  

40:19 giant wall that stretches across the country, but  it's actually a series of walls that were built by   different dynasties as far back as the 7th Century  BC. The walls that are most famous and recognizable   today are the walls that were built by the Ming  Dynasty during the 14th century which are located  

40:34 about two hours outside of Beijing. In total  they're about 13,000 miles of walls across China   making it one of the greatest architectural Feats  in human history. After we're gonna head over to   Russia to visit the Kamchatka Peninsula. This  may be one of the most wild and beautiful places  

40:51 in all of Russia. It's a sea battered land dotted  with over 160 volcanoes. It's basically Russia's   version of Iceland with a little bit of Alaska.  The volcanic Peninsula is home to Bears, killer whales, and some of the most stunning places I've  ever seen. There are no roads from Mainland Russia  

41:10 that lead to Kamchatka, so the best way to get  there is by plane. I think this may be   one of the most beautiful yet undiscovered places  in the world. After Kamchatka, we're gonna head over   to Siberia. Siberia is just this massive region  it makes up more than three-fourths of Russia's  

41:26 land area but only about 25 percent of Russia's  population lives there due to its remoteness   and harsh weather. One of the craziest places in  Siberia, and all of Russia, is Lake Baikal. Located   in the southern part of Siberia, Lake Baikal is the  largest freshwater lake in the world it contains  

41:43 more than 20 percent of all the world's fresh water.  It's also the world's deepest lake with a depth   of 1642 meters. It's home to one of the only fresh  water seals. During the winter months, the ice can   freeze to be two meters thick. One of the easiest  ways to get across is with a hover boat or you can  

42:00 have a winter workout and ice skate on the world's  largest ice rink. After Lake Baikal we're going to   visit the Altai mountains. This mountain range  is nicknamed the Switzerland of Siberia and I   totally understand why. I'm just blown away by the  scenery here. The Altai mountains are a mountain  

42:15 range that is located not only in Russia but also  extends to Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan. Altai   translates to Golden Mountain and I have to say  that the altai scenery lives up to its name with   its unique colors and golden vegetation. Afterwards  we're going to Turkey to visit Istanbul. Istanbul  

42:32 is just one of the most fascinating places, it's a  transcontinental city which means that Istanbul is   part of Europe and Asia. The bosphorus strait,  which is considered to be the boundary between   Europe and Asia, runs right through the city. The  history of Istanbul is endless. It was settled as  

42:47 far back as the 7th Century BC and it became the  capital of the Roman Empire in 330 A.D. Now one   of the most important features of Istanbul is the  Hagia Sophia. It was built all the way back in 537   A.D as a Christian church but after the fall of  Constantinople in 1453, the church was converted  

43:08 into a mosque. At the time of its completion it was  the world's largest interior space and the first   building to use a fully pentative Dome. I mean  just such an amazing structure. After we're going   to visit Cappadocia. Located in the heart  of the country, Cappadocia is famous for its unique  

43:25 rock formations and sky is full of hotter balloons.  Cappadocia was first mentioned in the 6th Century   BC, today it's one of turkey's most recognized  places. One of the main towns in Cappadocia is   Göreme, almost every morning The Horizon and Göreme  is filled with hundreds of higher balloons.

43:43 It doesn't get more magical than that. Aafter we're  gonna head over to Italy to visit Sardinia!   With some of Europe's best coastline, pristine  beaches, and the clearest water you've ever seen, Sardinia is the place to be! theThemain reason  I wanted to go to Sardinia was to visit Cala  

43:59 Goloritze. I think it's easily one of the most  beautiful beaches in all of Italy. It has these   massive pointy rock formations coupled with green  Cliffs and Gatorade blue water. We anchored and   immediately went for a swim. I mean the visibility  was absolutely incredible, it's some of the best  

44:15 I've ever swam in. Another reason I wanted to go  to Cala Goloritze is because there's a Sea Arch where   you can Cliff jump. I sent a few jumps off and  it was just so much fun. I mean there's no better   feeling than sending a Gainer into the ocean.  There's just so much to do and see in Sardinia I  

44:30 hope you can all visit one day. After Sardinia  let's head over to the Amalfi Coast. I have   to say this is one of the most beautiful places  not just in Italy, but all of Europe. It's just hard   to believe this place exists. Now one of the  most well-known towns on the Amalfi Coast is  

44:45 Positano. When you see this place in real  life you won't believe it. It's hard to beat the   backdrop of the mountains filled with colorful  Villas, against the Mediterranean Sea filled with   boats and yachts. One of my personal favorite  places on the Amalfi Coast is Fiordo di Furore.  

45:00 This is easily one of the most scenic beaches  I've ever been to. It's located in this little   Fjord complemented with an incredible Arch Bridge  and it's a paradise for cliff jumping. There's so   many places you can jump from. Aterwards  we're running head over to Sicily to visit the  

45:15 Aeolian islands. Now the Aeolian Islands are an  archipelago made up of seven inhabited Islands   located off of Sicily's northern coast. The  islands were created by volcanic activity and as   a result they are home to some of the most bizarre  Landscapes. We sailed around for a week and went to  

45:31 some of the most phenomenal places the islands  have to offer, the most epic Island on the   archipelago is probably Stromboli. It's nicknamed  the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean and at night   you can see lava shooting out the top. We took a  boat to the northern side of the island and got  

45:46 some of the best views of the volcano. After we're  going to visit Italy's Capital, Rome! Rome may   be one of the most iconic cities in the world. It's  history spans over 28 Centuries with its founding   taking place in 753 BC. Ancient Rome's architecture  stands today and draws millions of tourists each  

46:03 year. One of the most well-known structures of  the capital is the Colosseum. It's this oval shaped   Amphitheater that was completed in 80 A.D it's  the largest Amphitheater ever built and could hold   anywhere from 50 to 80,000 Spectators. You can  Marvel at its architecture from the outside or to  

46:19 get guided tour to witness the interior. Another  one of my favorite attractions is the Trevi   Fountain. it's this Baroque styled fountain that  was built in 1762. There's just so much to see in   Rome I hope you can all visit one day. While we're  still in Italy we're gonna head over to Tuscany.  

46:32 Located in central Italy, Tuscany is known for its  Landscapes history and artistic Legacy but one of   my favorite places there is San Gimignano. It's  this hilltop town famous for its watchtower's   and incredibly preserved medieval features.  The City of Florence is the crowning feature of  

46:48 Tuscany, it's considered to be the birthplace  of the Renaissance and the history there is   endless. Whether you walk across the Ponte Vecchio  Bridge or Marvel at the architecture of the Duomo   Florence is sure to take you back in time. After  we're gonna visit the Italian Dolomites. I have  

47:03 to say these are my favorite mountains in all  the world. I spent several weeks exploring these   mountains and I consider it to be some of the  greatest days of my life. The dolomites are home to   endless jagged peaks, scenic alpine lakes, and just  Fairy Town Villages. One of my favorite places in  

47:18 the dolomites is Seceda. I remember the first time  I saw a video this mountain I couldn't believe it   existed. The green grass slopes contrasted with  the jagged Mountain Ridge often covering clouds   makes one of the most scenic landscape combos  in the world. Another magical place nearby is Alpe  

47:34 di Siusi. it's home to the largest Alpine meadows  in Europe and the backdrop of the Sassolungo   mountain with the farm huts create the scene straight  out of a dream. Afterwards we're going to head over   to Switzerland to visit the Alps. I have to say  the Swiss Alps are one of my all-time favorite  

47:48 regions in the world. There's just something  magical about the massive mountains, incredible   landscapes, and history that exist there. In general  I think Switzerland is one of the most well-run   countries in the world and you'll know what I mean  when you visit. Everything is perfect, the  

48:03 only downside is that it's very expensive. One of  my favorite places in the Swiss Alps is Zermatt.   It's this enchanting Village that is overlooked  by the daunting Matterhorn Mountain. Zermatt is a   great place is to walk around and explore and it's  also an ideal starting place for many incredible  

48:18 hikes. You can take up the Gornergrat Railway to  get some incredible views of the Matterhorn and   surrounding mountains. Another one of my favorite  places in the Swiss Alps is a Lauterbrunnen. It's   this magical village with waterfalls that descend  upon it. I mean it's a real life fairy tale, when  

48:33 you visit here it's just hard to believe that  places like this actually exist. Afterwards we're   gonna head over to Portugal to visit Madeira. Located  in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa,   Madeira is often called the Hawaii Europe and  after visiting it I totally understand why. My  

48:48 favorite place on Madeira is Pico do Arieiro. it's  one of the tallest points on the island and since   you're so high up you'll often be in or above  the clouds. There hiking there is exquisite the   trails are so well maintained and you get some of  the most phenomenal views and you don't even need  

49:03 to hike that far. I was blown away by the dramatic  Peaks and unique reddish and orange colors of the   rock. I mean if you're up for adventure in 2023 you  gotta give Madeira a visit. While we're still in   the Atlantic we're going to visit Portugal's  archipelago of the Azores. Now the Azores are  

49:19 a group of nine islands like none other. They  remind me of a hybrid of New Zealand and Hawaii   with rolling pastures and green scenery I mean  it's basically the Garden of Eden in real life!  The largest island on the Azores is Sao Miguel. One of the most stunning places on the island  

49:34 is Lagoa das Sete Cidades. It's a Twin Lake situated in the crater  of a volcano one lake is green while the other   is blue. Now another one of my favorite Islands  on the Azores is Pico. It's home to the highest   point in all of Portugal called Mount Pico. It's a  strata volcano that reaches 2 351 meters high and  

49:55 a last erupted in 1720. I just can't believe  how huge it is I mean it's just hard to beat   the scenery of this volcanic archipelago. After  we're gonna head over to Spain to visit possibly   my favorite island in the world Mallorca. When  you think of a Mediterranean Paradise this is  

50:11 it. Mallorca is home to Crystal clear water, windy roads, and some of the world's best cliff jumping spots.   When I started solo traveling this is one  of the first place I went so forever have   a special place in my heart. One of my favorite  places in Mallorca is Cala Varquez. You're just  

50:26 going to be blown away by the beauty of this place.  It literally has everything, from sandy beaches   to Prime cliff jumping spots. When I was there I  did one of my biggest cliff jumps ever and jumped   off a massive 60-foot Arch. It was terrifying but  it's became one of my all-time favorite travel  

50:42 memories. After we're gonna head up to Ireland to  visit the dramatic Skellig Islands. Located off the   coast of southern Ireland, the Skelligs are set of  two islands that are easily one of the most epic   locations. The only way to reach the islands is by  boat ,we left from the town of Portmagee and it  

51:00 took us about an hour to reach the great Skellig.  We got off the boat and I was just so freaking   stoked. We just started walking up the Island's  path until we reached the stairs that lead up to   the top to the monasteries. Now the history of  the island is just absolutely fascinating, the  

51:15 monastic settlement dates back to the 6th Century  where the monks of Saint Fiona lived simple lives   on this isolated island. They built these beehive  huts completely out of stone that were precisely   designed to make sure no water could get into them. It's believed there are about 12 monks that  

51:30 lived here at a time in the 13th century the monks  left the island for Mainland Ireland and since   then Skellig has become a place for pilgrimage all  in all the Skellig islands were one of the coolest   places I've ever been and I couldn't recommend  them enough. Afterwards we're going to venture  

51:46 to Scotland to visit the Isle of Skye. This is one  of my favorite places, not just in Scotland but the   World. You literally feel like you're in fairy tale.  I was lucky enough to go here a few   summers ago and it was one of the most memorable  weeks of my life. One of the most impressive places  

52:00 on the island sky is the Old Man of Storr. It's  one of my all-time favorite rock formations I   felt like I was on the set of Game of Thrones. When  you drive to the Storr you can see in the distance   and just get you so pumped. Now to get to the old  man a Storr it's about a four kilometer hike. You'll 

52:15 walk through some conservation Gates and you'll  reach the infamous Rock Pinnacles. So the legend of   the Old Man of Storr is supposedly a giant lived  here a long time ago and one he was buried his   thumb was left sticking out of the ground creating  the mystical rock formation. After we're gonna  

52:31 head to the Arctic Circle to visit the Lofoten Islands. The Lofoten is located in   northern Norway and even though it is in the Arctic  Circle it feels like you're on a tropical island.  I was lucky enough to go there a few summers ago  and just had an incredible journey road tripping  

52:46 through the islands. Our first Pit Stop was that  at this little fishing Village called Henningsvær.   Henningsvær is home to the world's most scenic  soccer field. When we got there we sadly didn't   have a ball we had a good time playing on the  field and enjoying the incredible views of  

52:59 Henningsvær. If you want to do an amazing hike I  recommend hiking to Kvalika beach. It's about a   four kilometer round trip Trek and I promise it's  worth it. When you get to the beach you're going to   be amazed by the landscape. It has mountains that  remind me of Switzerland, a ocean that looks like  

53:14 the Caribbean, and green as a tropical island.  I mean I just can't believe places like this   exist especially in the Arctic Circle. Afterwards  we're gonna head down to Western Norway. I was here   recently and I was just blown away by the beauty  of this country. I really like Western Norway  

53:29 in particular because it's home to majority of  Norway's fjords and the Landscapes there are just   on another level. One of Norway's most well-known  fjords is Geirangerfjord. You can get there by   driving about five or six hours from Oslo. now the  Fjord is massive and one of its most well-known  

53:45 features is the Seven Sisters waterfall that  Cascades 410 meters to the water below. One of my favorite features in the Fjord is Skageflå.  It's this historic Mountain Farm perched on a cliff   now to get there you need to take a ferry  and then you hike up.The views up there   are just breathtaking and the grassroof cabins  look like something out of a fairy tale. Another  

54:05 one of my favorite places in Western Norway is  Lovatnet. It's located just a few hours away from   Geirangerfjord, it's this Glacier lake with distinct  turquoise water I mean such a stunning color and   the scenery around the lake is unbelievable. Afer  we're gonna head over to Finland to visit Lapland . 

54:21 Located in Fnland's northernmost region, Lapland is the definition of a frozen Wonderland!   If you can handle the cold, Lapland may be one of  the best places to witness the Northern Lights. although the Aurora Borealis are abundant throughout  the cold winter months it can get up to negative  

54:38 50 degrees Celsius in the winters so make sure you  bundle up. One thing I just love about Lapland is   the snow-covered trees they look like something  should have a Dr Seuss book. Afterwards we're   going to visit the Faroe Islands. located right  between Norway and Iceland in the Atlantic Ocean,  

54:53 now I have to say the Faroes are home to some  of the world's most dramatic landscapes. From the   sheer Sea Cliffs to waterfalls straight into the  ocean, the Faroes have so much to offer. One of   the most scenic places in the It's Islands  is the Mulafossur waterfall, it's located on  

55:07 Faroe Island and the water falls over a hundred  feet down to the ocean below. One of my personal   favorite place places is the island of Kalsoy. It has an incredible Lighthouse that overlooks   some of the biggest sea cliffs I've ever seen.  While we're still in the Nordics we're gonna head  

55:22 across Atlantic to visit Greenland. Now Greenland  is just absolutely huge, it's the biggest island in   the world but due to its harsh living conditions  only 56,000 people live there making it the least   densely populated place on the planet. Now the  capital city is Nuuk and about a third of all  

55:38 the people in Greenland live there. I just think  Greenland has some of the most untamed and wild   places. They're just endless fjords and wonders to  explore. Such a fascinating place. After we're gonna   head over to Iceland to experience the land  of Fire and Ice. I have to say that Iceland is  

55:54 home to some of the most unique landscapes in  the world. I mean Greenland and Iceland should   really switch names because there's no shortage  of green here! One of my personal favorite places   in Iceland is Reynisfjara Beach. It's a black sand  beach that's about a two hour drive from Reykjavik  

56:08 what I really loved about the beach is its Basalt  sea stacks in the ocean it makes you want wonder   how the Vikings must have felt when they washed  upon these Icelandic Shores. Another impressive   place in Iceland is the Skogafoss waterfall. It's  easily one of the most impressive waterfalls in  

56:23 all Iceland with a drop of over 62 meters. On the  other side of Iceland you can visit the Kirkjufell.   It's this uniquely shaped Mountain that looks like  Gandalf's hat. If you go during the winter time   you might get lucky and experience the Northern  Lights. There's just so much to see in Iceland and  

56:39 I hope everyone can witness it at least once in  their life. Afterwards we're going to head over to   Germany to visit the Neuschwanstein Castle. I have  to say that it is the most beautiful castle in all   Europe. It's what inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty  Castle, I mean it's just the perfect place for a  

56:55 princess now the castle is nestled at the very tip  of Southern Germany. Neuschwanstein Castle is placed   perfectly in the mountains with a phenomenal 360  view of Bavarian Alps & the town below. When I was there we walked around the castle when you're up  close you realize how huge it really is anyways  

57:12 I found a great vantage point in the trees with  the perfect view of the castle. I mean I just   can't get over the beauty of this place. It's truly something out of a Disney fairy tale. Afterwards we're gonna head to France to visit  Mont Saint Michel. I have to say this is easily  

57:27 one of my favorite places I've visited in Europe.  It's truly magical, now you can't drive directly   to the tidal Island, instead you can park in the  parking lots outside and either take a shuttle   or walk about four kilometers. I definitely  recommend walking if you can, as you approach  

57:43 the island it's quite the experience and it just  made me think of how the people must have felt   throughout the ages as they came here. When  you reach the island and walk through the gates   you feel like you're walking into a Harry Potter  movie. On our way back,we met up with some  

57:57 sheep in the fields. It definitely was the  perfect way to end our time at Mont Saint Michel.   another one of my favorite places in France is  the French Riviera also known as the Cote de   Azure, the French Riviera is one of the most highly  sought after destinations in Europe. It's located  

58:13 in southern France on the Mediterranean Sea. One  of my favorite places on the Riviera is Èze.   this medieval Hilltop Village that was founded  around the 14th century when you walk through   the village you'll feel like you're going back in  time. Now if you're into more nature I recommend  

58:27 you check out the Calanques near Cassis. They offer  some of France's best scenery with Incredible seat   beaches, surrounded by daunting cliffs. The one I  really wanted to go to is called Calanque d'en Vau. When I reached the beach I was just amazed by the  Steep White Cliffs coupled with the greens of the  

58:43 Pines and blues of the water. We went for a swim  and the water Clarity was amazing. I wanted to   find a cliff jump spot and after swimming down the  cove, I found this little rock about seven meters   high and sent a few jumps off it. After we're  going to visit France's Capital Paris. Since the  

58:58 17th Century Paris has been Europe's major Center  of Finance fashion and the Arts. Paris is Europe's   most visited city and with all of its attractions  and fascinating history I totally understand why.   The most recognizable attraction is the Eiffel  Tower, it was built in 1889. the Eiffel Tower is  

59:15 324 meters high which made it the tallest man-made  structure in the world at the time. Another popular   attraction is the Louvre Museum. It's the world's  largest Art Museum and it's home to Da Vinci's   Mona Lisa. You can also take a drive around the  Arc de Triomphe or walk the grounds of the Palace  

59:32 of Versailles. there's just so much to do in this  Grand City. After we're gonna head to Greece to   visit the medieval monasteries of Meteora. Located  in the central part of the country, Meteora is home   to six monasteries built upon nearly inaccessible  Rock pillars. During the 14th century, monks were  

59:49 facing attacks from Turkish Raiders so they needed  a place where they could worship in safety. They   decided to start building these monasteries upon  the Rocks. These places of Worship were perfect   for the monks because the only way to reach  them was by climbing long ladders that would  

60:02 be drawn up whenever the monks felt threatened. The  monasteries became a place of refuge and over 20   monasteries were built during the 14th century.  I was lucky enough to go here a few years ago   and when I got there I was just amazed by the  architecture of these monasteries. They were  

60:16 perched right on the cliff Edge and you would  just wonder how people could have built these   during medieval times. If you're ever in Greece,  make sure you visit this magical place. For our   final location we're going to visit one of my  favorite islands in the world, Zakynthos. I've been  

60:31 here twice so far and I just keep wanting to come  back. It's one of the most impressive locations   I've ever been. From thousand foot White Cliffs, to  The Bluest water you've ever seen, Zakynthos has   it all. The most famous place in Zakynthos is the  Shipwreck Beach. Back in the 1980s a cargo ship  

60:47 from Turkey was carrying Contraband and  the Greece Navy chased them into this Cove where   it crashed. Over the years the sand has built up  around the ship and it's created one of the most   visually stunning locations in the world. The  beach is only accessible by boat so I got on  

61:02 one and headed to the beach. I was just baffled  by the size of the cliff walls, they're over a   thousand feet high. After checking out the beach,  I decided to get A View From The Cliffs above. I   just had a good time exploring the cliff, there's  no other site like it. I waited to see the sunset  

61:16 and the view was just as impressive. I was amazed  how the ocean water turned into this Milky blue   color while the Setting Sun turned the cliffs to  an orange hue. It'll be a sunset I'll remember for   the rest of my life. Well that is it for my Earth  top 100! There's still so many places include so  

61:32 I'll have to make a part two. Let me know where  your favorite place is in the comments below.   I also started a second Channel where I make  hour-long films to bring some peace and nature   in your life. I did a video on the Wonders of the  World that I'll think you enjoy. You can find me  

61:44 on Instagram and Tiktok at shirley.films  It's Ryan and we will see you later [Music]