Few places can compare visually. The sculpted dunes of the Sahara Desert are iconic and magical, and have earned their legendary status over the course of thousands of years, where they have a track record for consistently blowing people’s minds. Even just seeing them from a distance can produce an emotional response and a deep sense of awe. A low-pitched, drop-jawed “Whoa…” (ala Neo in The Matrix) has been observed as a reaction in many people upon first witnessing the dunes.
Lanterns may be considered a fire hazard and dangerous to wildlife in many places, but in China and Thailand they are an important part of many celebrations.
There are festivals celebrating the power of lantern light all over Thailand in November, but the biggest is Loy Krathong/Yee Ping.
The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Granada, Spain was many years in the making. Originally intended to be built in a Gothic style, the Spanish Renaissance took over shortly after the foundations were built. Construction began in 1518 on the site where the city’s mosque had stood. Under the inspiration of a number of architects that cathedral was finally completed after 181-years. The final result is a masterpiece that’s true beauty can only be fully appreciated in person.