Imagine a place where the mountains seem to breathe, where turquoise lakes shimmer like spilled paint, and where wildlife roams like it's still 10,000 BC. Welcome to Banff National Park — Canada's first, and arguably most jaw-dropping, national park. Set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, this is not your average postcard destination. It’s wild, weirdly peaceful, and packed with natural wonder.

Imagine standing by a quiet riverbank in rural Japan, the air heavy with the scent of summer grass. The last traces of daylight have slipped away, and for a moment, darkness surrounds you. Then—like magic—tiny green lights begin to flicker in the air. One, two, dozens... dancing in silence.