For this magical trip, tourists can start in Scotland and, more precisely, in Uig with the spectacular landscape of Fairy Glen hidden on the Isle of Skye. They will feel like they are in a magical kingdom with multiple unique rock formations, cone-shaped hills with ponds, and waterfalls dotted with mysterious spirals. The locals say ►
For this magical trip, tourists can start in Scotland and, more precisely, in Uig with the spectacular landscape of Fairy Glen hidden on the Isle of Skye. They will feel like they are in a magical kingdom with multiple unique rock formations, cone-shaped hills with ponds, and waterfalls dotted with mysterious spirals. The locals say that this place was built by the fairies and that they still live there. Further afield in Spain, the church of Sant Miquel del Fai in Sant Quirze Safaja is surprising because it is chiseled to the side of a cliff and offers a bird's eye view with a waterfall running through the structure. This show suggests that the architecture was drawn from a true fairy tale. In Germany, it is Neuschwanstein Castle that will put the stars in the eyes of travelers. It is the most famous building in Bavaria and attracts many tourists yearly. What makes it so intriguing is its construction on top of a rocky outcrop that rises to almost 200 meters above sea level. Moreover, for the record, this castle was the source of inspiration for the animated film Cinderella. For the next visit, Wistman's Woods in Devon, England, will make some shiver at the sight of moss-covered rocks and ancient crooked brambles. This place is associated with stories of druids and ghosts because the forest has been left entirely in the wild, safe from any form of human destruction. The trees are gnarled here, and the twisted branches hanging down the canopy create that very mysterious fairytale atmosphere. In France, visitors will have to go to Faux de Verzy to admire dwarf beech trees that culminate at nearly 15 feet and are distinguished by the wide diffusion of their branches. This forest is mesmerizingly beautiful, and some specimens have nicknames like the Fau umbrella, the Fau tête de bœuf, and the Fau de la mariée. Even a legend tells that the Fau of the Virgin is so named because Joan of Arc would have taken a nap at the foot of the tree. The most curious can jump on the Asian continent to go to Ravine Shiratani Unsuikyo in Yakushima. Indeed, in Japan, travelers will find their happiness by strolling between the mossy trees of the forest. According to legend, Kodama and tree spirits are hanging around. For this incredible landscape the creators of the film Princess Mononoke were inspired by this magical and mossy forest. In China, Zhangjiajie is known for its extraordinary landscape. Moreover, this protected area consists of thousands of quartzite sandstone pillars cut, which rise to more than 200 meters. There are also many caves of stalactites and stalagmites in this place, not to mention forests, rivers, waterfalls, and natural isthmuses. This incredible place inspired the landscapes of the famous movie Avatar. On the American continent, the Forked Moss Room in Washington presents itself as a hiking trail in the Hoh Rainforest National Park. The area seems to be taken from a storybook because the track comprises old trees covered in green and brown moss. The side path along the trail leads to an enchanting grove of giant maple trees covered in hanging moss. In Oregon, the Multnomah Falls will enchant more than one. It is a double waterfall that flows through the woods of Oregon. The legend around this zone comes from the Amerindian people, which say that the falls were created to seduce a young princess who needed a secret place to bathe. In California, the pirate tower of Victoria Beach is a real enigma that seems to come out of a children's tale. This 60-foot tower was built in 1926. On the other hand, the house accompanying it is not accessible because the door is submerged every time the tide rises, which makes the mystery even more hanging over this magical destination. ◄
