Valaste Waterfall

Waterfalls have a way of drawing people in. The sound of falling water, the mist that rises from the base, the way light catches the spray. Some of the most striking examples sit in places that remain relatively quiet, where the journey itself becomes part of the experience. These destinations reward travelers who make the effort, offering moments of solitude that are increasingly rare around natural landmarks. This collection includes places like the limestone terraces of Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, where a chain of interconnected pools spills from one to the next through forest shade. Or the red sandstone walls of Coyote Gulch in Utah, where water carved out hidden alcoves and pools over countless seasons. In India, Nohkalikai Falls drops from a forested plateau into a green pool far below. China's Huangguoshu Waterfall has a cave tucked behind the curtain of water itself. At the Vietnam-China border, Ban Gioc-Detian spreads wide across the landscape, while Angel Falls in Venezuela tumbles nearly a thousand meters from a flat topped mountain. Norway's Geirangerfjord hosts the Seven Sisters, a cluster of parallel streams that flow straight into the fjord. Iceland's Dettifoss sends an immense volume of glacial water over black volcanic rock. South Africa's Tugela Falls descends in stages from the dramatic cliff face of the Drakensberg range. And in the Philippines, Kawasan Falls creates a series of turquoise pools beneath a canopy of tropical growth. Each place has its own character, shaped by the rock, the climate, and the surrounding terrain.

Estonia showcases limestone cliffs, medieval castle ruins, flowing waterfalls, and protected wild areas. This collection includes the Kõpu Lighthouse built in 1531 on Hiiumaa Island, the submerged stone quarries of Rummu, and numerous manor houses from the 1800s. Natural features include meteorite impact craters at Kaali, red sandstone cliffs at Taevaskoda, and extensive wetland systems that define much of the landscape. The collection brings together history and nature across the country. Medieval ruins like Toolse and Laiuse castle stand as reminders of Estonia's past, while Orthodox cathedrals and old mills reveal the region's diverse heritage. Natural attractions include waterfalls, coastal bluffs, and bog lands that draw visitors interested in walking and observing the landscape. From Tartu to the eastern coast, these places show how Estonia's geography and history intertwine. Museums set in historic houses, maritime displays in fishing villages, and waterways through nature reserves all demonstrate how culture and landscape have shaped each other over time.