7. Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan
You've probably never heard of it, yet it is the 15th largest lake in the world and the second-largest saline lake in the world. With its natural beaches and clear waters, Lake Balkhash is one of central Asia's best-kept secrets. Unfortunately, much like the Aral Sea, Lake Balkhash is today drying up, mainly because of Chinese dam constructions on the rivers that feed into the lake.
6. Saint Micheal's Mount, Cornwall, UK
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Admit it, we all admire how beautiful Normandy's Mont-Saint-Michel is and we all agree to say it is one of France's most impressive landmarks. But what if we told you that a smaller version of it existed, right down at the bottom of Cornwall near Penzance?
Well, it would be true, Saint Micheal's Mount (basically English for 'le Mont-Saint-Michel') does share many characteristics with its French brother…
5. Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France
Quebec, the famous French-speaking province of Canada was lost by France in 1763 and never was given back… But what if we told you that France still is right next to Canada?
Well, it would also be true! Welcome to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, two 100% French islands just south of Newfoundland, home to about 6000 inhabitants who speak French and vote in French elections. The islands are famous for their sweet tin houses and rocky countryside which contribute to making it a great place to visit.
4. Mount Kronotsky, Kamchatka, Russia
The Russian Krai of Kamchatka has some fascinating places to see, but none are quite as impressive, as Mount Kronotsky, a giant stratovolcano with an almost perfect cone shape, somewhat similar to that of Mount Fuji in Japan… Kronotsky Nature Reserve is a popular tourist destination but it is worth noting that in this conservation area a few rules must be strictly followed in order to avoid legal issues.
3. Aigues-Mortes, France
Aigues-Mortes is a beautiful fortified town in the Occitania region of France. But the most fascinating thing about Aigues-Mortes isn't its medieval town center but the salt marshes surrounding the city. You see, these small lakes are some of the very few 'pink lakes' in the world. It's the lakes' high salinity levels, combined with the presence of salt-loving algae and pink bacteria known as halobacteria that turn them bright pink.
2. The Pyramids of Sudan, Sudan
When we think of Pyramids, we all obviously think of Egypt, with ancient sites like Giza immediately popping up in our minds, but did you know that Egypt actually didn't have the most pyramids in the world?
Say hello to, Sudan. The country with the most pyramids, having over 200! They are a lot less famous than the Egyptian pyramids and also quite a bit younger but still are incredible sites and should be given more credit…
1. Clipperton Island, France
Yet another French island… Off the coast of Mexico lies Clipperton Island, an atoll whose lagoon has a unique particularity, it is the only freshwater lagoon… In the world! This means, that no matter how deep you swim, you won't find any salt. It must be a very special experience indeed! Unfortunately, the atoll being very isolated and uninhabited, you will be unable to visit unless you're a member of the French Marine…
By our Travel office in Domfront…
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