In the deserts of northern Mexico, beneath the sun-baked skies of Sonora and Sinaloa, an ancient spirit runs free—not through forests or fields, but through dance. La Danza del Venado, or The Deer Dance, is one of the most mesmerizing Indigenous rituals still performed today. It’s part theater, part prayer, and entirely sacred.

Some places don’t need grand introductions — they just need to be seen. Emerald Lake in British Columbia is one of those places. Nestled deep in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this glacial lake glows with a turquoise hue so intense, it almost looks photoshopped. But it’s real, oh-so-real — and it’s calling your name.