At the edge of the Sea of Japan, where waves kiss a turquoise shoreline and a sweeping bridge links the mainland to a quiet island, something strange happens when the nights are just cold enough. From the ocean's surface, columns of light rise into the sky—silent, vertical beams that look like gateways to another dimension.
If you ever thought temples were all ancient ruins and golden stupas, then Wat Rong Khun is here to blow your mind. Tucked away in northern Thailand, just outside the quiet city of Chiang Rai, this all-white masterpiece looks less like a place of worship and more like a scene from a fantasy film.
Tucked away near the Swiss border in eastern France, Annecy is the kind of town that makes you question whether real life accidentally wandered into a fairy tale. Picture this: flower-draped balconies, cobblestone lanes, turquoise canals, and a sparkling lake ringed by snow-kissed mountains.