Cappadocia (Kapadokya)

Cappadocia is a unique historical region in Central Turkey (around the cities of Nevşehir, Göreme, Ürgüp, and Avanos). 

Why is it so special? 

Bizarre landscapes: Volcanic activity and erosion have created thousands of “fairy chimneys”—cone-shaped rock formations. 

Underground cities & cave dwellings: Since the Hittites (and later the Romans/Byzantines), people have lived in caves and entire underground cities (e.g., Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı, up to 8 stories deep). 

Göreme Open Air Museum: A World Heritage Site featuring hundreds of painted rock churches and monasteries from the Byzantine era (8th-12th centuries). 

Hot-air balloon hotspot: One of the best places in the world to fly a hot air balloon over the fairytale valleys (especially at sunrise). 

Best time: Spring (April-June) and Autumn (Sept-Oct) – less crowded and pleasant temperatures. Highlights: Hot air balloon rides, hiking in the valleys (Rose Valley, Pigeon Valley, Love Valley), ATV/jeep tours, visits to underground cities and churches. 

Accessibility: ± 1 hour flight from Istanbul, easily accessible by car/bus. 

In short: Cappadocia is one of the most photogenic and unique destinations in Turkey, a mix of natural wonders, history, and adventure.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

Blyde River Canyon

The Blyde River Canyon, located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is one of the largest and most spectacular canyons in the world. 

This 26-kilometer-long and up to 800-meter-deep gorge is part of the Panorama Route and is known for its breathtaking landscapes, with sheer rock faces, lush vegetation, and waterfalls. 

Highlights include the Three Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window, which offer panoramic views. 

The canyon attracts tourists for hiking, rafting, and nature photography, and is a biodiversity hotspot with unique flora and fauna.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park, located in the Northern Territory of Australia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering an area of ​​19,804 km², about half the size of the Netherlands. Established in 1981, the park is named after the Kakadu people and is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. 

It is home to unique ecosystems, from wetlands and rainforests to savannahs, with over 2,000 plant species, 280 bird species and iconic animals such as crocodiles and kangaroos. 

Aboriginal culture, particularly that of the Bininj/Mungguy, is prominent with rock art dating back 20,000 years, such as at Ubirr and Nourlangie. 

The park offers activities such as hiking, boat trips and cultural tours, but visitors should be aware of the tropical climate (dry season: May-October; rainy season: November-April). 

Kakadu is one of Australia's largest nature reserves and a top destination for nature and culture lovers.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

Daintree National Park - Australia

Daintree National Park is located in Far North Queensland, Australia, 1,757 km northwest of Brisbane and 100 km northwest of Cairns. 

It was established in 1981 and is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland. 

In 1988 it became a World Heritage Site.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

Sahara in Morocco

The Sahara is one of the most beautiful deserts on earth with its golden yellow rolling sand hills. 

A trip to Morocco can be so varied: combine the beautiful royal cities, the High Atlas with its kasbahs and many hiking opportunities and a jeep ride or camel ride through the desert.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

Lofoten - Norway

Beautiful nature in the north of Norway. 

Crystal clear water, whales, orcas and beautiful hiking trails. 

Discover the Vesterals and the Lofoten.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls are the widest waterfalls in Africa. 

They form a water curtain of 1708 meters wide and 100 meters high and have a maximum fall height of 128 meters. 

500 million liters of water fall over the rock face every minute. 

They are located in the Zambezi, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

Hạ Long Bay - Vietnam

Ha Long Bay is a bay near the city of Hạ Long in northern Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin, near the border with China. 

The bay has a coastline of 120 km and the area covers about 1500 km2. 

Vịnh Hạ Long means Bay of the Descending Dragon in Vietnamese.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

Glencoe - Scotland

Glencoe is a village in the Scottish lieutenancy of Inverness off the A82 in the Highland council area to the NW of the Glen Coe valley of the same name. 

The River Coe runs N of the village and flows into Loch Leven, a saltwater loch that forms one body of water with Loch Linnhe.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/

Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon is a National Park located in southwestern Utah, USA. 

Bryce Canyon is famous for its unique geological rock formations. 

Due to the combined forces of freezing and thawing, the limestone and sandstone formations are slowly eroded to form the so-called hoodoos.

https://dorpenstedennederland.blogspot.com/

https://fieggentrio.blogspot.com/