Black Forest, Germany: The Black Forest inspired the Brothers Grimm stories. It boasts of a dense canopy of evergreen trees. The region is popular for spas and cuckoo clocks have been produced in the region since the 1700s. The Amazon, Brazil: The Amazon covers 40% of South America and is the largest rainforest on Earth. It spans eight countries and is home to 40,000 plant species, 1,300 bird species, indigenous tribles, wildlife and winding rivers. Yili Apricot Valley, China: Spanning 5,000 acres, the Yili Apricot Valley is dotted with flowering fruit trees. April is the best time to view the pink apricot trees in blossom. The Sunderbans, West Bengal: The Sunderbans are home to the biggest mangrove forest and encompasses 38,000 square miles of land and water on the border of Bangladesh and India. The area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and is home to the Bengal tiger, wild boars, Ganges river dolphins and Indian pythons. Dragon's Blood Forest, Yemen: The forest is located 220 miles away from the mainland, on the islands of the Socotra archipelago which separated from mainland Arabia 34 million years ago. The UFO-like dragon blood trees and other flora is unique to the island. Santorini, Greece: With its cobbled streets, blue churches, whitewashed houses and glorious sunsets, Santorini is one of the most Instagrammable places ever. Rome, Italy: Rome is a picture perfect city that offers you a mix of everything: from architecture, to delectable food, cobbled streets and cosy cafes. Kyoto, Japan: The surreal Bamboo Forest in Kyoto lets you walk or bike for miles through a path made entirely of bamboo trees. Northern Lights, Iceland: The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights are visible from September to April in Iceland. The Northern Lights are the result of solar particles entering the earth's magnetic field.