Imagine an expansive, vibrant rainforest, abundant with life. Trees of various heights and thicknesses reach up towards the sky, their lush green leaves quivering slightly in the breeze. Ground foliage is a riot of colors, with flowers in hues of radiant purples, blazing oranges, and brilliant blues interspersed amongst the green. Streams meander through the thick vegetation, their crystal clear waters reflecting fragments of the surrounding kaleidoscope of colors. All of this is portrayed in an abstract style, with plenty of artistic interpretations, emphasizing the use of bold colors and geometrical shapes to represent the various elements of the rainforest.
There’s a curious little forest in far-western Poland near the German border where trees grow at a 90-degree angle at their base — and no one knows why. This mystery is doubly intriguing because the Crooked Forest, as it’s known, is surrounded by a non-crooked forest of trees that grow straight up in the normal way.
We are usually used to seeing monkeys in trees and assume that monkeys live in trees. But this is partially true. Among the monkeys, two types of species are found together based on where they live. One type of species is arboreal monkey and the other species is terrestrial. Both of them fall under the category of mimic animals. This feature is common across species. However, tree-dwelling monkeys are more common in our country. Even in zoos we see monkeys in cages who love to jump. They keep themselves clean like humans. To say this matter so seriously means that they clean themselves in the same way that people take care of their body and skin and try to keep themselves clean.
It’s only right to start off the list with the mother of all forests, aka the ‘Lungs of the Earth.’ The Amazon covers about 40% of South America and is home to some of the most diverse wildlife in the world. This immense rainforest, the world’s largest, has unfortunately been partially destroyed by forest fires and is constantly being impacted by climate change. So, visit while you can! Do keep in mind that although South America is known as a budget destination, visiting the Amazon isn’t necessarily cheap. There’s also some things to keep in mind before setting out on this bucket list adventure:
The Amazon isn’t really a place you can take on alone… going with a tour is the best solution
The tours can be many weeks, so the best way to have a great experience is to round up like-minded TravelMates that you can share the tours with!
Make sure you’ve checked what vaccinations you need to have (yellow fever at least)
Bring lots of loose fitting clothing (it’s hot and humid and you’ll protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes)
Costa Rica sits at the top of the list when its come to natural beauty and biodiversity. Verdant rainforests where ravishing species, like jaguar and quetzal birds, roam around coat the country’s fertile land. Therefore, Costa Rica offers an array of ecotourism destinations, including Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Get ready to be swept away by the mystical atmosphere and beauty of the rainforest. Like its name suggest, layers of cloud often veil the forests. The mountainous tropical conditions is the cause behind this phenomenon. Then, when visiting, you can walk along the extensive bridge which cuts through the forest. Hear the tropical birds chirping and primates chattering, also spot bromeliads growing on the tall trees. It is one of the most beautiful forests in the world to visit.
The province of British Columbia is known for its many magnificent forests with humungous trees. For a forest lover, this area of Canada is the ultimate therapy. The Great Bear Rainforest is special firstly because it’s literally the size of Ireland. Sometimes called the ‘Amazon of the North’, the forest is full of wildlife, cascading waterfalls and ancient cedar trees. In this wilderness, though, roads only get you so far. Sailing along the BC coast is one of the coolest ways to experience the area, and if it’s in your budget, its also possible to experience the rainforest by flying above it. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the white Kermode bear!
Found in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany, this beautiful forest is also the home to Germany’s highest waterfall. You’ll find the Triberger Wasserfälle in the town of Triberg located inside the Black Forest area. The canopy of evergreens will have you thinking you’re walking in a fairytale, and the hike opportunities here are many. If you’re the road tripper sort, one of the best ways to experience the Black Forest is by driving on the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse, the Black Forest Highway, which literally takes you through the beautiful scenery of this nature reserve. In the autumn, the entire area is covered in a layer of gold.
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