You don’t need a passport stamp from Scandinavia to find yourself in a majestic fjord-like valley. Just head deep into the highlands of West Sumatra, and you’ll stumble upon a surreal pocket of earth called Harau Valley—where sheer granite cliffs tower over emerald rice fields, waterfalls tumble like silver ribbons, and mist hugs the treetops like it’s never known anything else.

Nestled among rolling green hills and serene waters in the county of Kent, Leeds Castle rises like something out of a dream. Surrounded by a sparkling moat and landscaped gardens, it’s easy to see why it’s been called "the loveliest castle in the world." But don’t let the fairytale setting fool you — behind those stone walls are stories of queens, power struggles, wartime survival, and even a hedge maze that might get you lost in time.