There are so many amazing places around the world to visit, and about which children should know. Sawan’s 221 Amazing Places to Visit book brings them right on the hands of your children!😊📚
The Redwood National and State Park comprises ancient temperate rainforest trees that are located in the United States. Where more than 2,00,000 acres of redwood trees covered the Californian coastline in 1850, by the 1900 many trees had been harvested and cut people who were attracted to the lands during a minor gold rush. With […]
The Angkor Wat is an ancient temple complex built in Cambodia. Built in the early 12th century by the Khmer King Suryavarman, the Angkor Wat was the capital temple originally built as a Hindu Temple of Lord Vishnu but was later converted to a Buddhist temple by the end of the 12th century. Spread across
The Torres de Paine National Park is a majestic national park situated in Patagonia, Chile. This beautiful National Park has it all-mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers. The clear blue skies, deep waters and imposing mountains all come together in this place to give its name– Paine. Paine is a Tehuelche word, meaning ‘blue’. The largest
Valle de Cocora, or as it is more commonly known, the Cocora Valley, is a scenic valley in the department of Quindio, Columbia. Lush greens rolling hills provide a breathtaking view of the Cocora Valley, which is a part of the Los Nevados National Natural Park. The Valley is the home of the national tree,
A stunning view, the lake is filled with the view of snow-capped peaks and mountains. The picturesque hamlet was originally known as Laggan and was, in fact, a station that was part of the Canadian Pacific Railway and was built in 1890. The beautiful blue green lake with its mirror-like surface reflecting the beautiful sky
Slope Point is the southern most point on the South Island of New Zealand. While the area of Slope Point is ragged and has constantly raging winds, this place became popular because of the strange windswept trees in the area. Used for sheep farming, the area of Slope Point is devoid of domestic houses, save
The Lavender Fields are a sprawling expanse of lavender farms located in the region of Sault and Valréas in Provence, France. Specifically in the months of June to August, the Lavender Fields are in full bloom creating a site that stuns the senses. From the aroma of lavender spreading throughout the air to the visual
The Moravian Fields are hypnotic lands located along the Morava River in the historical country of Moravia, Czech Republic. Acre upon acre of land that has been dedicated to agriculture, the fields in Moravia look straight out of any storybook. Rolling fields of green extend as far as the horizon making for a perfect view.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system located in the Coral Sea, off the Queensland coast in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef comprises over 2,900 individual reefs, 900 islands that stretch over 2,300 km. One of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts, it is blessed with the astounding beauty and is one
Samarkand is a city known for its mosques and mausoleums situated in Uzbekistan. The word Samarkand was derived from the Sogdian word ‘Stone fort’ or ‘Rock town’. Mostly founded in the 7th and the 8th century BC, Samarkand prospered due to its strategic location along the Silk Route between China and the Mediterranean. Noted throughout
Bromo Volcano is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. This incredible active volcano is one of the most popular peaks in the Tennger massif. Situated in the middle of a plain known as the ‘Sea of sand’, the Bromo Volcano with its top ‘Blown off’ is the most hiked mountain in Indonesia in
The Isle of Skye is a rugged yet picturesque island connected to the northwest coast of Scotland. The largest island in the northernmost part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, the Isle of Skye is known for its dramatic landscape. With rocky, rugged slopes radiating from the mountainous centre, Skye has some of the most
Denali is a vast area comprising wilderness in the Denali National Park and preserve in the United States. With 6 million acres of parkland, Denali has a wonderful mix of landscapes that include forests at the lowest elevations, tundra in the middle elevations and glaciers, rock and snow in the highest elevations. The park sees
The Arctic Circle is the northernmost area of the 5 major latitudinal circles marking the World Map. The term ‘Arctic’ was coined from the Greek word that meant ‘Near the bear’. With no fixed position, the Arctic Circle’s latitude depends on the axial tilt of the Earth and tidal forces that are caused by the
The Grand Canyon National Park is situated in the northwestern part of Arizona, the United States. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Canyon National Park, which was given its official designation in 1919, is the 15th oldest National Park in the United States. Covering 4,926.08 sq.km the Grand Canyon is an aweinspiring site because