15 Otherworldly Travel Photos You Won't Believe Are Real

by Patrick Clarke
Last updated:: 9:00 PM ET, Sun April 19, 2020

PHOTO: Monument Valley, Arizona. (photo via Don White/E+)

Cappadocia, Turkey. (photo via wildart/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. (Photo via Bill_Vorasate/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Hindu temple in Bali, Indonesia. (photo via pawopa3336/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Sunset above the cloudscape in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. (photo via _ultraforma_/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Uluru or Ayers Rock in Australia's Northern Territory. (photo via swissmediavision/iStock Unreleased)

PHOTO: Northern Lights viewed from Haukland Beach, Lofoten, Norway. (photo via tunart/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Sunrise over Fortress of Masada in Israel. (photo via vvvita/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Taung Kalat Buddhist monastery and temple in Myanmar. (photo via Mlenny/E+)

Hallstatt, Austria. (photo via Don White/E+)

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. (photo via Don White/E+)

PHOTO: Haleakala National Park at sunrise on Maui, Hawaii. (photo via Don White/E+)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (photo via EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/E+)

PHOTO: Panoramic view of Meteora in Greece. (photo via Cristian Mircea Balate/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Moai in Easter Island, Chile. (photo via Mlenny/E+)

PHOTO: Merzouga Desert, Morocco. (photo via Anastasiia Krivenok/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Out of This World Locales

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Earth's remarkable landscape certainly isn't lost on travelers but there are some places that require us to remind ourselves that we're still on this planet. Satisfy your wanderlust with a glimpse at these amazing photos from all around the world.

Cappadocia, Turkey

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This unmistakable region of Turkey famous for its unique rock formations and hot air balloons looks like something straight out of a Dr. Seuss book.

Monument Valley, Arizona and Utah

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When you think of the American Southwest, you likely think of Monument Valley, a picturesque desert located on the Arizona-Utah border that sometimes resembles Mars more so than it does Earth.

Pura Lempuyang, Bali

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Your Instagram followers will agree that Pura Lempuyang is right up there (literally) with Bali's most breathtaking temples.

Tenerife, Canary Islands

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The sunset in picturesque Tenerife-the largest of Spain's Canary Islands-is every bit as beautiful from high above the clouds.

Uluru, Australia

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Also known as Ayers Rock, Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory began forming hundreds of millions of years ago. Today, it's widely recognized among the greatest natural wonders of the world.

Haukland Beach, Norway

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The northern lights or aurora borealis aren't limited to Norway but Lofoten's Haukland Beach is one of the most scenic sites to experience this coveted phenomenon from.

Masada, Israel

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Situated high above the Dead Sea, this impressive fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as a symbol of the ancient kingdom of Israel.

Taung Kalat, Myanmar

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Taung Kalat is a unique Buddhist monastery that was constructed atop a tall volcanic plug. Visitors to Myanmar can find the epic site on Mount Popa in the country's Mandalay Region.

Hallstatt, Austria

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Located on Austria's Lake Hallstatt, this village is practically oozing with scenery and charm, highlighted by the centuries-old Alpine houses overlooking the beautiful lake.

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone, Wyoming

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Created over thousands of years ago, this expansive hot spring complex is among the most popular stops for visitors to Yellowstone National Park and it isn't hard to see why.

Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii

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Often referred to as the "House of the Sun," Maui's Haleakala National Park is named after the Haleakala Crater, a dormant volcano located more than 10,000 feet above sea level that provides visitors with a wide range of landscapes to soak in.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is home to some of the world's most incredible skyscrapers, many of which challenge those of rival Dubai.

Meteora, Greece

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Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this rock formation in Greece is home to one of the world's largest Eastern Orthodox monastery complexes.

Easter Island, Chile

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Chile's Easter Island is a bucket-list destination for many world travelers who come here to experience the human-like figures carved by the Rapa Nui people centuries ago.

Merzouga Desert, Morocco

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The mesmerizing Merzouga Desert is a big hit with visitors to Morocco seeking a one-of-a-kind experience in the Sahara.

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Patrick Clarke

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher