Visit new Natural Wonders

Forbes via MSNBC reports on new Natural Wonders to see.

Chosen by a committee of the United Nations' Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, World Heritage sites, recommended by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), are natural and cultural areas recognized for their universal value to humanity. The selection process involves extensive field work by conservation experts who have, in most cases, dedicated their lives to studying the natural world.

Included are Italy's Dolomite mountain region, China's Mount Wutai, and Spain's Tower of Hercules among others.

There is also a nice slide show featuring other sites including The Bay of Fundy (pictured above) that is located between Maine, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Read the full story: The world's New Natural Wonders

Photo by Cheryl Forbes / Lonely Planet

Forbes Traveler via MSNBC reports on worldwide "amazing" rainforests.

From reserves in Australia to Belize to British Columbia and beyond, opportunities for adventurous travelers abound. Depending on the destination, you can either incorporate a rainforest visit into a broader itinerary, such as in Australia or Hawaii, or make it the centerpiece of a trip—for instance, a week-long river cruise though the heart of the vast Amazon rainforest

Read the full story: World's most amazing rainforests

Explore the world with two feet

MSNBC.com and Forbes report on walking tours around the globe:

"Walkers are generally a committed bunch; they know that seeing the world by foot yields a rare experience. Often travelers bond with interesting locals. They also get a vivid, lasting impression of the landscape. Walking tours can be done in one's figurative backyard, but there are several destinations around the world that expose travelers to the best of nature and culture."

Read the full story: Best ways to see the world by foot.

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