#15 Phenomenal Places that Look Like They Belong on Another Planet

Planet Earth is filled with natural beauty. However, there are some places that stand out as places that look like they belong on another planet altogether. These scenic locales are so mesmerizing that they are worth scheduling your next trip around.  Most of us have likely dreamt of visiting a galaxy far, far away and seeing life beyond our solar system. Fortunately for us, we don’t have to be an astronaut to witness surreal and fantastical settings. The good news is that you won’t need a spot on the USS Enterprise to see some of these spectacular sites that look like they’re straight out of a science fiction movie. If you want to see these seemingly unearthly places for yourself, all you need is an airplane ticket.

Sea of Stars, Vaadhoo Island, Maldives

Its spectacular glowing blue waves has led this Maldivian beach to be dubbed the “Sea of Stars.” While the surreal blue glow may seem magic, this phenomenon is caused by a natural chemical reaction called bioluminescence, which occurs when a microorganism located in the ocean is disturbed by oxygen.

Lake Hillier, Australia

This bubble gum pink-colored link on Western Australia’s Middle Island remains a bit of a mystery to scientists. However, they’re spectacular that the florescent color comes from a dye created by bacteria that lives in the lakes’ salt crust.

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