Tarkine Rainforest: A wonderland of wild rivers, secret waterfalls, giant tree ferns, rare birds and the near-extinct Tasmanian devil.
courtesy of Peter Walton
2. Knoydart Peninsula, Scotland —
Isolated Knoydart Peninsula is often described as Scotland's last wilderness.
courtesy Wilderness Scotland
3. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia —
Straight out of a sci-fi movie, you'll be hard pressed to find a more meditative escape than Salar de Uyuni.
courtesy Sunvil Traveller
4. Sossusvlei, Namibia —
Few sights as surreal as the apricot-colored dunes at Sossusvlei, in the southern part of the Namib desert.
courtesy of Dana Allen & Wilderness Safaris
5. Great Bear Rainforest, Canada —
This vast tract of unspoiled British Columbia is one of the largest remaining pieces of temperate rainforest left in the world.
courtesy Naturetrek
6. Kakadu National Park, Australia —
The untamed Outback may be no more picturesque than in Kakadu.
courtesy Tourism Northern Territories
7. Bohuslän coast, Sweden —
This stretch of coastline extends to the border with Norway and is dotted with an archipelago of some 8,000 islands and islets.
courtesy Naturetrek
8. Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan —
Dana Biosphere Reserve is perfect for hikers, nature lovers and those seeking a slice of serenity.
courtesy Jordan Tourist Board
9. The Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom —
Many regard this as the most beautiful and peaceful spot in the United Kingdom.
Courtesy of Vaughan Ives
10. Uttarakhand, India —
Two of India's greatest rivers, the Ganges and the Yamuna, originate in glaciers here, accenting glittering peaks and vivid landscapes that can calm the most unsettled hearts.
