14 of the Most Beautiful Places in the World

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel only read one page.”

I’ve been lucky enough to travel to 30 countries in my 21 years of life. During this time, I’ve had my breath taken away far too many times to count. From spectacular natural landscapes to phenomenal man-made feats, I’ve been entranced by the beauty of the world we live in over and over again. A piece of my heart now lies in many place all over the globe, and I thought that I would share with you where these places are. These are, in my opinion, the 14 most beautiful places in the world (click on the title to see more photos from each of these destinations)!

The Most Beautiful Plaes in the World

1. Santorini, Greece

Santorini | Most Beautiful Places in Europe

2. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

3. Budapest, Hungary

4. Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy

5. Cappadocia, Turkey

6. Lake Bled, Slovenia

7. Yosemite National Park, California, USA

8. Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

9. Hanging Lake, Colorado, USA

Hanging Lake, Colorado

10. Pokhara, Nepal

Pokhara, Nepal

11. Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown, New Zealand

12. Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Sound, New Zealand

13. Whitehaven Beach, Australia

14. Byron Bay, Australia

Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever been? Share in the comments below or hashtag #polkadotpassport on Instagram or Twitter!

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I’m a London-based travel & food content creator. For the past 10 years, I’ve been on a mission to discover the best foodie destinations around the world. Come join the adventure!

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