Incredible Ways To See The World As It Was Meant To Be Seen

Our little planet is home to a wealth of incredibly beautiful places. Some of them are so magnificent that you want to stop and stare to take it all in. But when we’re traveling, it can be so easy to miss them altogether. And even when we’re in the area, we might not have time to make the most of the scenery. It’s important to see out and experience these beautiful places. So why not choose your mode of travel to give you the best view of what you might see?

Boat

If you have ever taken a cruise, you’ll know that being up on deck gives you stunning views of the sea, the sunset, and the approaching coastline. It’s the ideal way to vacation if you want to take in a lot of different countries while you’re away. But to truly see the magnificence of the coastline and the marine life around it, you need a smaller boat. If there is an opportunity to sail near your favorite coastal area, then take it. You’ll get a view like no other.

Some of the best coastlines to approach from the sea by boat include Bermuda’s islands and the beautiful Alicante. The waters are warm, and you can find plenty under the surface to delight you if you snorkel. Use a boat to reach the Great Barrier Reef of Australia if you’re qualified to dive. There is definitely more to a seaside holiday than just the beach.

Train

If you’ve ever slept on a train, you’ll know that ache in your neck that won’t quit for hours! But there are still trains running in the vein of the Orient Express that offer top class travel and the chance to sleep on board. You’ll dine in style with a guaranteed window seat. The best bit about train travel is the opportunity to relax. You don’t have to do any of the driving. And you certainly won’t need to worry about parking. Best of all, you’ll arrive in the city center with no traffic to make you late.

But it is perhaps the view of the passing countryside that sets train travel apart from other modes of transportation. The beauty of the landscape is something you can’t see while you’re driving along a six-lane highway. The tracks meander through different terrains. You might travel coastal paths, rugged countryside and mountainous curves. And you get it all with a soothing clickety-clack soundtrack.

Cycling

When you cycle, it’s like you become a part of the landscape. You can hear the birds and insects. You can smell the wildflowers, and you can hear the sounds of the city. Everything that you pass fills your senses. You can travel at your own pace, and stop at every moment you feel like it. From the center of the city, you can find yourself in stunning countryside in just a few minutes. This is why the cycle routes of Europe are so well mapped and so well used.

If it’s the beauty of Renaissance architecture and open countryside that appeals most, then Italy could be ideal. You could book one of the guided bike tours in Florence to fully appreciate one of the most beautiful parts of Europe. Having a guide can give you local insights of the area. And you can use your guide to find those picture perfect places that others simply don’t know about. Best of all, it’s a great way to stay active and get fit on vacation!

Hiking

Walking through the landscape may be the slowest way to travel, but it’s also the most immersive. With nothing else to concentrate on but what you see around you, you can feel completely connected with the place you visit. It can also feel like the most natural way to visit some places. The rhythm of your feet walking can help you feel quite in tune with the landscape and scenery.

Some places, like the Lake District, simply aren’t accessible any other way. There are, of course, cycle and horseback riding trails. And with so many lakes and waters, you can enjoy some kayaking. But when Alfred Wainwright published his many walks through this breathtaking landscape, things changed. Following his routes became one of the most popular vacation activities in Britain today. Most walkers camp here under canvas, making this one of the most natural vacations you can take.

Road Trip

There is nowhere on earth that is better for a road trip than America. The big, wide and very long Route 66 is just one of the most popular roads to travel. Some might say there’s not a lot to look at. But everything that makes America great can be found along this road if you look for it. You might take a convertible with the roof down to feel the wind in your hair. Or you might prefer a luxury RV so you can stop and relax whenever the mood takes you. Sometimes, it’s more about the stops than the driving.

Driving can feel very freeing. You can go anywhere and stop wherever it suits you. You might drive through incredible landscapes, or clear across a desert. It’s wonderful to see parts of this planet that aren’t accessible any other way. Best of all, the vehicle connects you from one amazing place to the next.

Air

Hang gliding and light aircraft give you a bird’s eye view. This is obviously unachievable without an airborne vehicle. But when you see the world from this perspective, it can give you that sense of just how small we are. And it will certainly give you the very best view of some of the world’s most incredible structures and landscapes. Whether it’s a silent hot air balloon or a noisy helicopter, you can feel at peace soaring above our planet.

You might be looking at the ruins of Bagan from the air, or cycling through the Tuscan vineyards. Seeing the world around us from different perspectives as we travel can be a moving experience. What will you see, and how will you see it?

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