Imagine warm turquoise water flowing out from a cave carved into the cliffs, surrounded by clouds of mist and the echo of birdsong. Now add hanging vines, jungle-like mountains, and just enough magic in the air to make you believe the stories locals still whisper—that fairies live here, just out of sight. Welcome to Grutas de Tolantongo, one of Mexico’s most surreal natural wonders.

Before there were backpackers and interrail passes, there were pilgrims. And for centuries, they flocked by foot, horseback, or cart to one place above all others—Canterbury Cathedral. Rising like a gothic crown over the medieval streets of Kent, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is more than just a beautiful building. It’s the heart of a thousand stories, from martyrdom to miracles.