By Nellie Huang

Seeing the world from above often gives a refreshing perspective: peaked mountains transform into jagged land masses under your feet and rivers meander around like snakes. From above, land stretches beyond the horizon, revealing all the secret corners that one would have missed while on land. Atop a hot-air balloon, it’s also easy to to see and feel the enormity of the world. Our planet Earth has been blessed with some gorgeous landscapes and terrain, some of which are best viewed from greater heights. Here’s my take (based on my own travels and readings) on the world’s best places for... More...