RUSHING WATER

After a long hike, there’s nothing more satisfying than the moment you arrive at a waterfall. Impressive torrents of water thunder off the cliffs, churning and foaming below before rising as a refreshing mist. Whether it’s in a remote jungle like Venezuela’s Angel Falls, or a majestic curtain of water on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, a beautiful waterfall is worth crossing the world for.

SÓLHEIMAJÖKULL

Iceland has earned a reputation for breathtaking landscapes, and Sólheimajökull glacier is no exception. Nestled among black sand beaches, volcanoes and glaciers, two waterfalls await visitors: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. The tumbling chutes are a reminder of the astounding powers of nature.

ANGEL FALLS

With a free fall of 3,212 feet (979 meters), Venezuela’s Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world. This hidden treasure has only been accessible to tourists since 1990. And even though there are many guided tours on offer, it’s not an easy place to reach. Nature lovers will first need to face the rather intricate route to Canaima with several domestic flight changes, before undertaking a four-hour river trip and a 90-minute hike through the jungle. However, the complex logistics are worth the impressive view of the water gushing over the Auyán-tepui mountain before plunging into Cañón del Diablo below.

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