The world is rich with real-life fairy-tale places, like magically illuminated tunnels, attractive little villages, and stunning hilltop castles. Start planning your dream vacation to one of these 5 beautiful spots across the world.
1. The Isle of Skye, Scotland
The fairy-tale vistas of Scotland’s wing-shaped island are filled with legend. You’d think the “Isle of Skye” would be a magical, fictional destination, yet the wing-shaped island in Scotland is actually real. Spend some time in the Fairy Glen, a miniature replica of Scotland’s rugged highlands where you could encounter some faeries.
2. Jiufen, Taiwan
When wandering beneath Jiufen’s dazzling lanterns, it’s easy to feel as if you’ve been transported to fantasy land. Foodies, on the other hand, flock to this mountainous region outside of Taipei for some of Taiwan’s best street food. The tempting fragrances of Jishan Street encourage you to try anything from tea eggs to grilled snails to the famous peanut ice-cream wrappers.
3. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
With its towers and turrets rising from the sky and the beautiful Bavarian Alps as a background, Neuschwanstein Castle seems like a storybook scene that comes to life. In 1868, King Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned the opulent castle as his future dwelling, but the costly project was never completed owing to his untimely death.
4. Cappadocia, Turkey
From flying above the chimney rock formations in a hot air balloon to touring the tunnels of an underground city, the Cappadocia region of Turkey offers fairy-tale vistas around every corner. Ancient humans practically carved the area’s amazing stone pinnacles into existence.
5. Hoh Rainforest, USA
Consider going along a street lined entirely with unfurling fern fronds. Before darting into the woods, a little wren sings from a huckleberry bush. Ent-like trees with thick, green hanging moss reach their branches over you. The Hoh Rainforest in Washington State’s Olympic National Park may appear to be something out of a fantasy story, yet all you have to do is visit.