Visit the Gergeti Trinity Church

Greek Orthodox monastery clinging to a sheer cliff face in the Pontic Mountains.

Hike between medieval tower villages under the highest peaks of the Caucasus.

Monasteries atop soaring rock pillars.

Endless vermilion torii gates in Kyoto.

Four hours drifting past the karst peaks on the back of the 20-yuan note, with cormorant fishermen and water buffalo on the banks.

Two-stage cable car to Rio’s granite icon and its harbour-wide views.

Rhyolite mountains streaked orange, green and pink, with a natural hot river to soak in after the walk — the start of the Laugavegur trail.

Canada’s first national park: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway and a gondola up Sulphur Mountain.