There is no better way to recharge your batteries than to visit some of the earth’s natural wonders and get back to nature in beautiful surroundings. Meet the local wildlife, lose yourself in the rainforest, explore one of the world's great National Parks, or get your hands dirty doing some conservation work and help protect what you see.

These are some of the highlights of the natural world and provide an inspirational base for a holiday. There are far more ways to experience the Great Outdoors than on foot or on safari, these days you can cruise in style into the depths of the Amazon, up to the spectacular Three Dams region of China or even to the Arctic, or hide out in an eco lodge in the heart of Australia’s Daintree Rainforest. You can meet Borneo's local men of the forest, the orang-utans, or dive with ancient sea turtles off the Galapagos.

The world is an adventure waiting for you to begin exploring and there are so many ways you can get going.

Types of Natural World: Rainforests and Jungles, Wildlife, Astronomy, National Parks, Conservation

Related categories: Seas and Lakes, Extreme Environments, Parks & Gardens, Natural World

Experts in Natural World:  Bruce Beehler,  Cam Walker,  Kate Griffin

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