Strasbourg is one of those places that feels like it belongs in two worlds at once—because it kind of does. Nestled on the eastern edge of France, right by the German border, Strasbourg is a beautiful contradiction. Think timber-framed houses that look straight out of a Grimm fairytale, but also sleek political buildings like the European Parliament.
The boat ride starts off like any other through the ancient canals of Xochimilco. There's laughter in the distance, floating mariachi music, and the occasional splash of an oar. But then your trajinera turns away from the main path. The air gets still. The water darkens. The laughter fades. You're no longer headed toward a party—you’re heading into a ghost story.
Some national parks take your breath away with towering peaks or endless forest. Gros Morne? It flips the Earth inside out. Nestled on the rugged west coast of Newfoundland, this UNESCO World Heritage Site feels like a different planet — one where you can literally walk on the Earth’s exposed mantle. Yes, **the actual mantle** that usually lies beneath miles of crust. How’s that for a hidden wonder?
