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?

Imagine walking through a town that looks like it leapt straight out of a fairy tale book. Pastel-colored houses with wooden beams, narrow cobbled lanes, and serene canals reflect the charm of another era. Welcome to Colmar, a gem tucked in the Alsace region of France — and one of the most Instagrammed towns in the country.