Founded in 1981, the national park has been a World Heritage Site since 1988, valued because of its exceptional biodiversity.
An archipelago of 115 islands, this country in the Indian Ocean is home to some of the most pristine natural wonders in the world.
Dominated by steep, snow-capped mountains, deep lakes and waterfalls, Fiordland has never had a significant permanent population, keeping it virtually untouched.
While many will recognize the famous Tiger's Nest monastery in Bhutan, most of the country has barely been affected by the trappings of modern life.
The Galápagos is an isolated group of islands 605 miles (973k) off the west coast of Ecuador. Famous for being the place that inspired naturalist Charles Darwin’s Origin of the Species
The word tsingy translates as the place where one cannot walk, a name that indicates just how impenetrable this place can be
Hand-carved into the mountains 2,000 years ago, the rice terraces in the Philippines’ Ifugao province are staggeringly spectacular
Until recently Ethiopia’s well-documented struggles have dominated the limelight, which means its many treasures have remained little-knowna