Chile’s Robinson Crusoe Island is home to an intriguing history of buccaneers, sailors, and shipwrecks. It is somewhat infamously the home of one famous, single-minded whale. This island, rich in myth and history, attracts intrepid visitors who want to experience its natural beauty and cultural history. It provides a portal to the past, where stories of audacious adventures still resonate across the windswept shores.
Norway, as you would imagine, takes great pride in having the E69 highway. Today, it’s most famous for being the northernmost highway in the world. This unusual road opens up access to sweeping vistas and rugged backcountry, giving road-trippers a unique chance to explore the serene beauty of Arctic wilds. Further south, the E69 links isolated, scattered communities across Norway’s far north. Such conditions attract explorers and adventurers alike, hungry to experience one of Earth’s last true remaining frontiers.
Fiordland, on New Zealand’s South Island, is one of the world’s greatest treasures. It features some of the most rugged, untouched landscapes that provided the groundwork for Middle-earth. Filmmakers and lovers of the outdoors would all agree that this region’s stunning fjords and rainforests are a sight worth seeing. Visitors can immerse themselves in the stunning scenery that inspired the cinematic landscapes of “The Lord of the Rings,” offering a chance to walk through a real-life fantasy.
Chad’s Ennedi Massif shelters one of the world’s largest concentrations of prehistoric art. Today this UNESCO World Heritage site features the largest collection of more than 10,000 Aboriginal carvings and paintings into the sandstone formation. Scholars and tourists alike flock to this remarkable repository of human history. It provides a deeper understanding of the daily lives and spiritual beliefs of ancient Native American cultures that once thrived in the region.
Lastly, Chile’s Carretera Austral still ranks as one of the most remote and breathtaking road trips in the world. This beautiful byway winds its way through stunning, rugged terrain. It features the magnificent range of mountains, forests, and glaciers that characterize Chile’s natural beauty. Passengers lucky enough to set out on this odyssey are treated to breathtaking scenery. Beyond that, they face a loneliness that is increasingly hard to find in our ever-connected society.