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See. Jacob's Ladder Iconic staircase from Perth's Swan River to Kings Park with panoramic views. Circular Pool Unusually still, perfectly round pool with dark, tea-brown water in Walpole–Nornalup National Park. Murujuga Home to potentially the world's oldest and most endangered petroglyphs, some over 40,000 years old.

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BBC TravelJul 17, 2026

'NonnaMaxxing': Tourists are paying to travel like grandmothers

Whether it's making pasta with an Italian nonna or sightseeing with a gran in Japan, Gen-Zers and millennials are increasingly seeking out granny-led travel experiences.

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

The 8 destinations pro travelers say ruin all others

Sometimes a life-changing trip is just as damning as it is magnificent, ruining you for any trip you eventually take. These destinations are worth that sacrifice.

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  • GreeceSightAthens, GreeceDestination that ruins all others.
  • Andes MountainsSightSantiago, ChileHigh mountains for skiing.
  • Laguna del IncaSightSantiago, ChileCrystal blue lagoon below the high Andes.
  • Maipo ValleyNeighborhoodSantiago, ChileBirthplace of Chilean wine.
  • MontanaNeighborhoodHelena, United StatesSummer destination for outdoor adventures.
  • YellowstoneSightGardiner, United StatesNational park in Montana.
  • Yasuní National ParkSightCoca, EcuadorAmazonian Ecuador park that brings visitors to tears.
  • Amazonian EcuadorNeighborhoodCoca, EcuadorEco-lodge with spider monkeys and paddle canoes.
  • El Questro StationSightEl Questro, AustraliaWestern Australia station with reds, greens, waterfalls.
  • Kimberley regionNeighborhoodBroome, AustraliaRegion in Western Australia with stark contrasts.
  • Ngorongoro CraterSightArusha, TanzaniaWorld's largest unbroken volcanic caldera with abundant animals.
  • CambodiaSightPhnom Penh, CambodiaAmazing people, food, and culture.
  • SicilyNeighborhoodPalermo, ItalyBeautiful island with kind people and great views.
  • Aegean SeaSightAthens, Greece
  • Tonlé Sap LakeSightPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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Atlas ObscuraJan 21

Jacob’s Ladder in West Perth, Australia

Dating back to 1909, Jacob’s Ladder was originally constructed from local jarrah wood by Joseph Huck and Sons. Reconstructed in the 1960’s using concrete and steel, the staircase is an iconic shortcut that takes you from the banks of Perth’s Swan River to Kings Park in a matter of minutes. The gruelling ascent may seem daunting as you gaze up the narrow, steep steps zigzagging back and forth ou…

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Atlas ObscuraNov 19, 2025

Circular Pool in North Walpole, Australia

Tucked in the forests of Walpole–Nornalup National Park, Circular Pool sits just a short drive from the famous Giant Tingle Tree. Here, almost-black water flows over a small waterfall and settles into an unusually still, perfectly round pool. Foam from the rushing water gathers on the surface, sitting like airy milk froth on coffee, which is how it came to be known as a natural cappuccino. The…

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National GeographicNov 5, 2015

9 Ancient Sites That Will Totally Inspire You

Murujuga, also known by the modern name Burrup Peninsula, in northwestern Australia, is home to potentially the world’s oldest and most endangered petroglyphs. Some of the more than one million images ...

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