New Territories, Hong Kong

other

Tai O

Loosely dubbed as 'Venice of Hong Kong', Tai O is located on the Lantau Island and is home to the Tanka people, a community of fishing villagers who've built their houses on stilts for generations, a stark contrast to the high-rise buildings you typically see in Hong Kong. To get to Tai O you need to take a ferry and a connecting bus, it is well worth the trip for the scenery and local food.

Grindavík, Iceland

outdoors

Blue Lagoon

For those who have may have been living under a rock, the Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa in Iceland and is one of the most visited attractions in the country. The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulfur and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help some people suffering from skin diseases such as psoriasis, the minerals rich mud is also great for the skin. Most importantly it is also very insta-worthy.

Wanaka, OTA

destination

Wanaka

This is a smaller and cosier (and cheaper) version of Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. I fell in love with this young and vibrant town right away, with its gorgeous Lake Wanaka overlooking the mountains, a wonderful mix of cool restaurants, shops and cafe, and just a short drive to two ski resorts!

Taiwan, TW

outdoors

Alishan Township

The Alishan Range is a mountain range in the central-southern region of Taiwan. Alishan is well known for its sunrises, and on a suitable morning you can observe the sun comes up above a sea of clouds. It also has a few indigenous tribal villages, waterfalls, tea plantations, the Alishan Railway and a number of hiking trails.

Shinjuku-ku, Tōkyō-to

other

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

There are several places you can view the sunset in Tokyo, but budget travellers take note - you can see it for free! The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building near Shinjuku offers panoramic views across the city including all the way to Mt Fuji. The observatories are located on the 45th floors of the North & South towers, you can access both for free.

Zhangjiajie, Hunan

outdoors

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Many people would know the move Avatar, but I am guessing many are not aware of Zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie is where Pandora in the movie was based on, the floating mountains and Hallelujah Mountain were inspired by the pillar-like formations that are seen throughout the park.