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Did you know? ๐๐Bioluminescence explained:โจ๐๏ธ๐๐๐
It is caused on the Australian beaches by microorganisms that produce blue-green light when disturbed (e.g. agitated by waves)
It is a defence mechanism for these organisms, as it can confuse predators or attract phytoplankton that feed on them, creating a fascinating light show
This production of energy in the form of visible light is generated by a chemical reaction between a protein called luciferase and a chemical called luciferin within the cells of dinoflagellates
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Bali, Indonesia: Minutes from scooter-buzzing Ubud are artsy, low-key villages, vivid green rice paddies, lush forests and vast jungles. Bali is one of Indonesiaโs 17,000 islands and sees an average temperature of about 30ยฐC year round
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Bali, Indonesia: Minutes from scooter-buzzing Ubud are artsy, low-key villages, vivid green rice paddies, lush forests and vast jungles. Bali is one of Indonesiaโs 17,000 islands and sees an average temperature of about 30ยฐC year round
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Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique: This archipelago of five islands was once part of a peninsula connected to the mainland but now, when the Indian Ocean retreats at low tide, swirls and ripples of white sand become visible
Emerald Lake, British Columbia Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Easily one of the Canadian Rockiesโ most recognisable landmarks, Emerald Lake is located within Yoho National Park in British Columbia ๐๏ธ๐ฒ๐๐ฃโโ๏ธ๐.
Gordes, Provence ๐ซ๐ท
One of the Luberon's most striking hilltop hamlets, Gordes stands tall on the edge of the Vaucluse plateau. With views across the surrounding region of Provence, the quintessential medieval town is a must-visit ๐ฐ๐๏ธ๐๐ฟ๐๏ธ.
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Mount Cook, New Zealand: Home to the tallest mountain in New Zealand, is a mountaineerโs dream, with more than 40% of the area covered in glaciers, with the largest and longest named the Tasman Glacier
The Faroe Islands ๐ซ๐ด
The self-governed group of 18 volcanic islands makes up this remote archipelago where sheep outnumber humans. Grass-lined houses, craggy coastlines and lush waterfalls are all part of the Nordic landscape but thereโs a surprising food scene too ๐๏ธ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๏ธ.
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Ojos del Mar, Bolivia: 6 turquoise waterholes lie within the salty plains, inhabited by stromatolites (deposits formed by algae) and microorganisms, the water can change slightly in colour from bright blue to seafoam green
Hong Kong ๐ญ๐ฐ
Modern high-rise buildings meet period architecture in retro Hong Kong, one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Itโs a street-food capital where eating dim sum like a local in an old teahouse is a mandatory experience ๐๏ธ๐๐ข๐๐.
Jodhpur, India ๐ฎ๐ณ
The magical, walled Blue City is a tangle of winding medieval streets. The monumental 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort, which is still run by the royal family and now serves as a museum, looks out over the old city and its mesh of shops and bazars ๐ฐ๐ต๐๐๏ธ๐๏ธ.
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The Alps: Stretching over eight countries โ France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Slovenia โ the Alps are the most extensive mountain range in Europe, with some of the greatest skiing in the world
Antelope Canyon, Arizona ๐บ๐ธ
The Navajo name of this slot canyon translates to โthe place where water runs through rocksโ. It is an American Southwest treasure, filled with ripples of eroded stone formations, where sunlight creates orange filters and bright patterns ๐๏ธ๐ง๐๐ชจ๐งก.
Svalbard, Norway ๐ณ๐ด
This Arctic archipelago, about a three-hour flight north of Oslo, has one of the harshest environments on the planet. The Northern Lights can be seen in the winter and in the summer, when the temperature tops out at 6ยฐC ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๐จ.
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Fuji-san, the tallest peak in Japan, is a sacred mountain and symbol. On a clear day, it can be seen from Tokyo, but usually is needed the bullet train from the capital to Osaka (top tip: sit on the right-hand side for the best views)
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Pamukkale, Turkey ("cotton castle in Turkish"), is made up of layers of white travertine terraces of ice-blue spa pools. Itโs also next to the site of the well-preserved ruins of Hierapolis (Greek-Roman city established in the 2nd century BC)