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Nugget & The Travertine Terraces

The best J acuzzis aren't found in the fanciest hotels or the most exquisite homes, but rather, they were crafted and sustained by nature itself. These hot spring terraces have been around for many years, providing luxurious baths for all visitors and today, they are top tourist destinations around the world. PAMUKKALE, TURKEY Literally meaning " cotton castle " in Turkish, Pamukkale is located in the Denizli Province of Southwestern Turkey . Its name was derived from the shimmering , snowy-white limestone surface which were shaped into calcium-rich hot springs. These springs are some of the most beautiful and photogenic in the world and judging by pictures, I can see why. There are 17 hot spring travertine terraces in which bathing is permitted; bathing is allowed - my favourite thing about here. Photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/419749627760761453/ CLIFFSIDE POOLS, MEXICO The Las Grutas de Tolantongo is a natural spa resort and box canyon

Nugget & The Pink Lakes

You thought the lakes on Nugget & The Surreal Lakes were bizarre? Well take a look at these lakes. They're Pink ! Permanently and entirely pink lakes! The unique beauty of these lakes has made them top tourist attractions and visitors fly from all over the world to witness these phenomena firsthand. PINK LAGOON, MEXICO First up - Pink Lagoon, Mexico. This natural pink wonder adorns the tiny fishing village of Las Coloradas , Mexico. The mesmerising beauty is framed by crystal-like white salt and is one of the most photographed pink lakes in the world. The shallow lagoon's beautiful colour comes from the chemicals released by an abundance of red plankton and brine shrimp . As the sun evaporates the salty waters, the remains are fresh sea salt which has made the area famous for its salt mining since the rule of the Mayan Empire to present. Photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/443182419564809230/ LAKE HILLIER, AUSTRALIA Lake Hillier is l

Nugget & The Beaches

If I asked you to picture the perfect beach , most of you might paint a scenery of a strip of white soft sand dotted with lush palm trees, crystal clear blue waters with gently rolling waves, all framed by a beautiful landscape. These bucket list beaches offer something a little bit different. PINK SAND BEACH, HARBOUR ISLAND No soft white strip of sand here, but Pink Sand Beach of Harbour Island, Bahamas , is the place to go to for natural beauty of pink sands and calm blue waters which extends for 3 miles . The waters are ideal for swimming and relaxing as the harsh waves are blocked by the surrounding coral reefs . The sand itself consists of broken corals, shells, rocks and calcium carbonate but it's pink colour comes from shell colour of microscopic shelled animals . Although it isn't the only pink beach in the world, it is definitely one of the most beautiful , perfect location for a vacation. Click here for info on more pink beaches . Photo credit: https://www.

Nugget & The Waterfalls

Waterfalls are some of the most spectacular tourist attractions which should be included on everyone's bucket list. Putting together this list felt near impossible as each waterfall has its own unique features and there's so many around the world, but here are some of the top waterfalls around the world. PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK, CROTIA Plitvice Lakes National Park is Crotia's most popular tourist attraction and I completely understand why. Unlike the other waterfalls featured, Plitvice is made up of sixteen inter-connected crystalline lakes where terrains cascades into each other via beautiful waterfalls. The emerald and turquoise have been compared to lakes in JuiZhaiGou Valley from Nuggets & The Lakes . What I love about this destination is that the falls are not only popular during the summer, but during the winter as the lush green forests transforms into the most beautiful winter wonderland . Photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/6

Nugget & The Caves

I never thought that I'd be interested in going into caves. I think batman scarred me growing up and made me think caves are just dark holes, infested with bats but I was so wrong. Here are some of the most amazing caves around the world, each carrying unique features. ICE CAVE, KAMCHATKA Does the pictures of this ice cave below remind anyone else of cotton candy or the passage to a fairytale world ? Yes, I'm sure it does. This magical cave is located in Kamchatsky, Russia where the entire landscape is constantly changing due to active volcanoes and glaciers . The location is described as being alive and having a beating heart . This ice jewel was carved by a volcano-fed river which is sourced from a hot spring from the Mutnovsky volcano which flows through the glacier. Its cotton candy colours are a result of the refraction of sunlight t streaming through the ice walls. Photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/349310514817692384/ BLUE CAVES

Nugget & The Kaleidoscopic Mountains

Who ever thought mountains can be so pretty. These look more like paintings or something to eat and I'd love to see them one day. ZHANGYE DANXIA LANDFORM, CHINA This amazing land form looks like a layered rainbow cake that's ready to get some icing and be eaten, with some vanilla ice cream, and hot fudge sauce and pecans and...I'm getting carried away. but just look at those colours! This colourful wonder gets it vibrant hues from minerals and primarily made of sandstones and siltstone . T he rainbow mountains were formed over 24 million years ago and some rise to hundreds of meters tall. It's so pretty. Photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/229754018465068786/ RAINBOW MOUNTAIN, PERU Just like a painting sketched by an amazing artist, the Rainbow Mountains of Peru are striped with colours ranging from turquoise to lavender to burgundy and gold. However, this wonder requires a few days of hiking before one can witness it beauty. Unfortunately, I'